Thomas P. McDonough

Thomas P. McDonough obituary, Somerville, NJ

Thomas P. McDonough

Thomas McDonough Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bruce C. Van Arsdale Funeral Home on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Thomas P. McDonough, 82, passed away November 15, 2025.
Thomas was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania and formerly of Raritan before moving to Bridgewater 30 years ago. He attended Raritan Valley Community College. Thomas was employed as a salesman at Egan Machinery for over 40 years, retiring in 2009. He was a parishioner of St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church in Bridgewater. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling in many tournaments, golfing, working in his yard, and watching Notre Dam sports. Thomas will be sadly missed by all.
Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Dolores.
Prayers will be 9am Thursday at Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 N. Gaston Ave, Somerville followed by a 10am mass at St. Bernard RC Church in Bridgewater. Interment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery in Bridgewater.
Visitation will be 3-5pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Donations can be made to the American Heart Association or Special Olympics. To send condolences to the family, please visit brucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com.
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111 North Gaston Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876

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