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HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Thomas D. Walsh, 62, a resident of Hopewell Junction for 38 years and formerly of Carmel, died on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center with his family by his side.
Born on November 3, 1951 in Cold Spring, he was the son of John and Genevieve (Wallace) Walsh. On September 21, 1970 in Elton, Maryland, he married Katherine Maude Simpson.
Thomas worked as a Heavy Equipment Machine Operator (HEMO) for the Town of Carmel Highway Department for 42 ½ years until his retirement in 2007. He was a member of the Teamsters, Local 456 in Putnam County and an honorary life member of the Whortlekill Rod and Gun Club.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Katherine Maude; his daughters, Donna Glennon and her husband, Paul of Hopewell Junction, Tammi Walsh and her fiancé, Jeff Peni, Jr. of Hopewell Junction; his granddaughter, Brittney Grove of Long Island; his brothers and sisters, Patricia Conklin and her husband Spencer of North Carolina, John Walsh and his wife Linda of Catskills, Margaret Pawson of Hopewell Junction, Eddie Walsh and his wife Carol of Wappingers Falls, Billy Walsh and his wife Patty of Marlboro, Marie Walsh of Connecticut, Patrick Walsh and his wife Edith of Amenia; and many nieces and nephews. Thomas was predeceased by his brother, Richard "Dickie" Walsh and his brother-in-law, Jack Pawson.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery.
For driving directions or online condolences, please visit Thomas' Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
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Chris Brodbeck
January 22, 2014
Kathy, Donna & Tammi, I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy.
Mary Melfi
January 17, 2014
With sincere sympathy to my cousin and all of her family. I am sorry I can not be up there for you at this time. I love you all.
Keeping all in my prayers and Tom R.I.P.
May-Rita Condon
January 17, 2014
Deepest sympathy to the Walsh Family, Sending My Condolences.
January 16, 2014
You will truly be missed Tom. You were an awesome neighbor. I will always remember how kind you were. RIP from the Stinson Family.
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sueann powlis
January 16, 2014
god has called you home we will all miss you especially when we are down because you always found a way to make us laugh!we shared the same birthday so that will always be a special thing we had in common,
January 16, 2014
We will miss Tom alot we always enjoyed his visites at camp lots of good laughs.Please know Cindy Matthew and myself have you all in our Prayers GOD BLESS
Gilleo Family
January 16, 2014
Kathy, Tammi, Donna...Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. You need to remember he is no longer in pain or suffering. Tom was a great husband, father and friend he will be missed by so many. I know how hard it is to get through these difficult times...BUT... all of the fantastic memories you have of him should make it a little easier. You now have another guardian angel watching over you all!! Rest in Peace Tom...you may be gone..BUT..never forgotten!!
Debra Whiteley
January 15, 2014
My Prayers and Sympathy go out to Kathy and family
Patricia cCnkllin
January 14, 2014
Thomas I love you and will miss you. Baby brother. you passed away too young. You were a very good person. our family will miss you.
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