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Thomas James McTighe Jr.
1976 - 2022
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1976 - 2022
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March 28, 1976 – May 4, 2022
Thomas J. McTighe Jr. passed away May 4, 2022 at the age of 46. Thomas was born on March 28, 1976 in Elmhurst, Il and spent most of his youth in Naperville, Il. Thomas attended Naperville schools, graduated from Naperville North High School in 1994. He attended College of Dupage (Associates Degree) and New Mexico Tech (where he met lifelong friends), received a BA degree with highest honors, Bronze Tablet from University of Illinois in 2001. There began quite the journey around the US as GISP, Enterprise GIS Admin/Oracle DBA. Thomas resided in Queen Creek, AZ. He was a brilliant, witty, quirky, fun loving man who was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He loved family deeply and cherished good, deep friendships. Thomas was the friend one could only wish to mirror.
Thomas leaves behind:
Mother- Mary Catherine Turek (Findysz)
Father-Paul Turek
Aunt Debbie and Jeff Sellier
Sister-cousin-Serissa McAnally
nieces -Daniella and Aurora McAnally
Aunt Ann Findysz
cousin-Edward Daniel Findysz
Nephews and nieces-Jack, Polly, Mary, Penelope & Jake
Uncle Bob & Harriet Findysz
Cousins- Avishai, Noa and Leah (Findysz)
Uncle- Tod & Aunt Marietta Turek
Aunt Bonnie (Turek) & George Ragusa
Uncle- David Palumbo
Father- Thomas James McTighe Sr.
Brothers-Sean, Breandon, Timothy & James McTighe
Sisters Joye, Erin and Michaela McTighe
Aunts Dorothy, Helen and Maureen
Nephews and Nieces- Meara, Rory, Declan, Kennedy and Rowan McTighe
Thomas was preceded in death by:
Grandma and Grandpa Findysz
Uncles- Ed and Terry Findysz
Cousin -Natalie Ragusa
Patricia Turek
Uncle Larry Turek
Aunt Robin Palumbo (Turek)
Uncle Jimmy McTighe
Aunts Patricia, Kathleen and Margaret (McTighe)
In lieu of flowers, donate to backthebluepetrescue.org, plant a tree, take a walk, and/or 'show up' to support someone in any way they need.
Private services will be held for family at a later date at San Tan Mountain View Funeral Home, Queen Creek, AZ.
Thomas final resting place will be at San Tan Memorial Gardens at Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek, AZ.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jeffrey Lasky
September 13, 2022
Tom you are a great friend and you will truly be missed. I will remember our great times. Mary Catherine and family, you have my sincere sympathies and condolences.
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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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