Thomas J. "Tucker" Conahan

Thomas J. "Tucker" Conahan, 66, of River Vale, N.J., passed away at his home early Monday morning.

Born and raised in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Joseph B. and Elizabeth (McHugh) Conahan.

Tucker was a graduate from Bishop Hafey High School, Class of 1974. He then received a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting form King's College.

Tucker began a career in the beverage business that spanned 20 years, beginning at MidWay Beverage in the Wilkes-Barre area. In 1989, he sold MidWay and relocated to New Jersey. There, he was manager and partner of Brewers World, a wine, liquor and beverage business, in Dumont, N.J. He sold the business and properties in 2008.

During his career in New Jersey, Tucker was an active member of the community, sponsoring many youth and adult sports teams. He was also a very active supporter of the local fire and police benevolent associations.

Outside of work, Tucker enjoyed golf trips with his brothers and fishing with his friends. He will be remembered by his loving family as a generous and caring brother with a quick Irish wit. His way of connecting with friends and family was to recall his days at 2nd and Vine, D.A. Harman and JBC Trucking. He loved the history that he and his family shared.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Betty Conahan.

Tucker is survived by the following loving and devoted brothers and sisters, Dr. Joseph B. Conahan and wife, Margaret; Dr. Francis Conahan and wife, Sally; Attorney Paula DeJoseph and husband, Daniel; Elizabeth Oldham and husband, James; Michael Conahan and wife, Barbara; Ann Marie Vita and husband, Frank; Therese Tedesco and husband, Don; and Dr. James Conahan and wife, Molly.

Also surviving are numerous nephews and nieces.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Annunciation Parish, Church of St. Gabriel, Hazleton.

Interment will be private in St. Gabriel Cemetery.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church prior to the Mass.

Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Social Services, 106 S. Church St., Hazleton, PA 18201; or Annunciation Parish, Church of St. Gabriel, 122 S. Wyoming St., Hazleton, PA 18201.

Arrangements are under the direction of Joseph B. Conahan Funeral Home Inc., 532 N. Vine St., Hazleton.

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