Thomas G. McSpedon

Thomas G. McSpedon, 82, of Yonkers, New York, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 12, 2000.

He was born to Frank and Catherine McSpedon (nee Carroll) in Yonkers on January 29, 1918. He was raised and educated in Yonkers where he attended Sacred Heart Grade School and Gorton High School.

Mr. McSpedon worked as the Executive Manager of the National Contractors Association of Westchester-Putnam for more than 16 years, prior to his retirement in 1986.

He married Alice Gorman in St. Peter's Church, Yonkers, on July 16, 1944.

Mr. McSpedon served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was stationed in Greenland and received the Purple Heart for his service. He was honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant and became associated with VFW Post 1666, the Alan F. Waite Post. He was also a Past Commander of the American Legion.

Mr. McSpedon was actively involved with Democratic politics. He served on the Westchester County Board of Supervisors from 1953 to 1965 and was minority leader for 6 years. He was a candidate for the State Assembly in 1962 and the Democratic candidate for mayor of the City of Yonkers in 1965. He served as City Chairman from 1967 to 1970.

Mr. McSpedon was proud of his Irish roots. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, of which he was President in 1976. He served as a member of the Yonkers St. Patrick Parade Committee and was chosen as the parade's Grand Marshall in 1976. He also was selected as an honoree by the Fr. Finian Sullivan Scholarship Committee in 1985.

His social activities included memberships in the Chippewa Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Family Service Society, the League for Retarded Children, and the March of Dimes, of which he served twice as chairman.

Mr. McSpedon was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church where he was an Altar Server, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and a member of the 3rd Order of St. Francis. He was also on the Executive Committee and served as Parish Trustee from 1981 to 1985.

He is survived by his wife, Alice; his son, Thomas J. McSpedon; three granddaughters, Allison, Kristen, and Suzanne; and several nieces and nephews.

He is the last of 12 McSpedon children, predeceased by his brothers, Howard, Richard, Frank, George, and William; his sister, Mary Jenkins; and 5 infants.