Thomas F. "Tommy" McPherson

Thomas F. "Tommy" McPherson obituary, Wakefield, MA

Thomas F. "Tommy" McPherson

Thomas McPherson Obituary

Visit the McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield website to view the full obituary.

Thomas F. “Tommy” McPherson, age 59, of Stoneham passed away on December 27, 2024. He was born in Woburn on February 19, 1965 and was the son of the late George and Jane (Damrath) McPherson. 

Tommy was raised in Woburn and was a graduate of Woburn High School. He was the founder and owner of Eastern Ambulance of Woburn. He also formerly worked for Comcast and Keolas, a subdivision of the MBTA. Tommy had a great interest in meteorology and was an avid fan of BZ radio. Tommy also loved spending time in York, Maine during the summers, especially Nubble Lighthouse. 

He was the beloved husband of Marianne (Thompson) with whom he shared 23 years of marriage. He was the loving father of Benjamin McPherson and his wife Sara, Tristan McPherson, Colin McPherson, Anthony McPherson, and Jacob McPherson. He was the grandfather to Isabella and Elizabeth McPherson. He was the brother of Sheila Perrault and her husband Fred and the uncle of Conor, Megan, and the late Brian Perrault. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Yvonne Thompson (late husband David). 

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield on Friday, January 3 at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Winchester. Arrangements are in the care of the McDonald Funeral Home, Wakefield. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. 


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McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880

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