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Thomas P. McFadden

1955 - 2020

Thomas P. McFadden obituary, 1955-2020, Allentown, PA

Thomas McFadden Obituary

Thomas P. McFadden, formerly of Allentown, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2020 in Visalia, California. He was born on May 22, 1955 to the late Patrick and Rosemary McFadden. Survivors include children, Benjamin and Emily of California; former spouse, Nancy and siblings: Patrick, Rosemary, James, Eileen, Mary, Shawn, Christopher, Joseph, Robert, Peter and Regina. He was a 1973 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and Mount Saint Mary's College 1977. He went on to have a career in hospitality management for the national park service. He treasured the great outdoors and Sequoia was his happy place. He was loved and will be greatly missed. Celebration of his life mass and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be to Sequoia Park Conservancy, 47050 Generals Highway Unit 10, Three Rivers, CA 93271.

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Published by Morning Call on Aug. 2, 2020.

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Brian Supple

September 9, 2020

Nice to have known Tom. Another Catholic man. I'm hopeful hes at peace.

Sequoia Parks Conservancy

August 31, 2020

On behalf of Sequoia Parks Conservancy, we send our deepest condolences on the loss of Thomas. We hope you take some comfort in knowing we are thinking of you, the McFadden family, and how much Thomas loved Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Please let us know if you are ever in town to visit.
Sending peace to you all,
The Staff of Sequoia Parks Conservancy

Warren Heywood

August 14, 2020

From St. Francis of Assisi, school and church, the McFaddens were a second family to me. Thomas has reached the ultimate his final resting place, up in heaven with our Lord. Prayers of peace and healing to all the family members and friends. Still think of y'all as if it were yesterday!

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Richard Leber

August 13, 2020

I have known "elder" Patrick and other members of the McFadden family for over 55 years.
What a wonderful family!
Peace be with all of you in this time of healing from the loss of a dear family member!

Tom Sawicki

August 11, 2020

I am very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Tom.
My thoughts and prayers to the McFadden family.

Laurie Peters

August 11, 2020

Rosemary, Robert and family. Our deepest condolences. Dr. John Ifkovits and stafff

Clare

August 4, 2020

McFadden family,
As a CCHS classmate and friend, I was deeply saddened to hear about Tom. But I was heartened to hear that he lived some of his life close to the spectacular Sequoia National Park and all the peace and beauty that it offers.
Heartfelt sympathies,
Clare (Aigner) Fleishman

Mark Trinkle

August 3, 2020

Rest in peace Tom. Thoughts and prayers to the McFadden family.

Teddy McFadden

August 2, 2020

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless you Benjamin, Emily, Nancy and the entire McFadden Clan. ❤
Teddy McFadden, Melia, Rory, & Madison

Joan & Mike Brucato (McFadden)

August 2, 2020

Was so sorry to hear about Thomas. We will keep the entire McFadden family in our prayers. Sending our LOVE to all. God Bless.

Kathleen McGough (Kakareka)

August 2, 2020

I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Peter & Katie McFadden

August 1, 2020

We love you, Thomas. Thank you for the awesome memories and adventures. You will always be in our hearts. Love you brother. Keep smiling

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