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Thomas Walsh Obituary
Born in Pittston, son of the late Thomas and Mary Sweeney Walsh, Thomas was educated in Pittston schools. He was an Army veteran, having served during World War II. Before retirement, he was employed as a consultant to the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority and had also worked for Walsh Bros. Plumbing, Pittston. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion, both of Pittston, VFW and the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union.
Thomas served as mayor of Pittston for more than four terms, from 1980 to 1998. The Pittston Tomato Festival began during his term. He also served for 10 years on the Pittston City Council.
Thomas was a loving and devoted grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle who will be dearly missed by all who loved him.
The family would like to extend its gratitude to the staff of the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center for its compassionate care over the years.
Surviving are a grandson, Joshua Walsh and wife, Keira, Pittston; two great-granddaughters, Hayley Lewis and Ava Walsh; a sister, Betty McAndrew, Carbondale; a brother, John Walsh and wife, Josie, Berwick; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas R. Walsh, in 2005; three sisters, Joan Tigue, Marie Simmons and Jean Soska; and three brothers, Joseph, Frank and Jerry Walsh.
The funeral will be Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from Baloga Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main St., Pittston (Port Griffith), with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. Interment, parish cemetery.
Friends may call today, 5 to 8 p.m. Military services will be conducted by the AMVETS Honor Guard Post 189, Greater Pittston.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Care and Concern Ministries of St. John the Evangelist Parish Community, 35 William St., Pittston, PA 18640. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.balogafuneral home.com.
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Edward Gayz
August 17, 2012
My sincere condolences to the family of Mayor Tom Walsh. My family and I lived on Swallow St for over 40 years, and many was there a time when we would see him and he always had time for a conversation. I can remember many times as Mayor that he got things done for our city. I had not seen him the last couple of years, and now I know why. Rest In Peace Mr. Mayor.
Mike Cumbo
August 15, 2012
Condolences from the Cumbo family. Tom was a great friend with my Father, Leonard Cumbo, who passed away last June. They were good friends for many years and he will be missed..
Dennis, Partick, and Teri Walsh
August 15, 2012
We will miss you Uncle Tommy. You will always have a place in our hearts.
God Bless you and Keep you in HIS Loving Arms
Luella (Lovey) Reese
August 15, 2012
Condolences to the family of Mayor Thomas Walsh and Tom Tigue and family. The Mayor was a great friend and gentleman while working together at WVSA. He always had a smile or a joke and we had a couple good trips to A.C. R.I.P. Mayor.
david soska
August 15, 2012
We'll miss You Uncle Tommy! We've missed You always, being far away.
Rest with the Lord!
Prayers to all the family and friends.
Dave and Sandy.
Cindy Marseco Monahan Beck
August 14, 2012
R.I.P. Mayor i will always remember the days at Agolino's you have always brightened my days..God Rest your soul..
Toni Reggie
August 14, 2012
My sincere condolences to the family of Mayor Thomas Walsh. It was my privilege to have worked for Mayor Walsh for several years at Pittston City Hall. He was a true gentlemen with a kind heart. I had occasions to visit with him at the Gino Merli Veteran's Center where he would laugh and smile as we talked. I will truly miss him.
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