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Thomas MacFarland Obituary
KINGSTON — Thomas J. MacFarland Jr., 61, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2025.
Born Sept. 12, 1963, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Mary Louise Mulligan MacFarland. Tommy grew up in Park Place, graduated from Bishop O'Reilly High School, and attended King's College. He worked for Ingersoll Rand in Pennsylvania, and briefly in Roanoke, Virginia. He specialized in various divisions of sales within construction and mining.
He was an avid tennis player, and if you paired up with Tom, you were guaranteed to win! He also loved golfing and enjoyed playing every chance he had. He was a Fox Hill Country Club member and played every course in the area. Tom also loved Glen Summit, his second home, where he spent many summers with his family and cousins, as he called it, "up the mountain."
He was a genuine, stubborn Irishman with a fantastic sense of humor. He loved Notre Dame football and the Minnesota Vikings. He loved Jimmy Buffet and a special margarita known as the "Jimarita." He loved horse racing and spending time at Marion Farms, where he would visit Uncle Bill and Aunt Eileen Mulligan. Tom may have been an only child, but he had more friends who were like family — and all his cousins. That's one lucky guy!
Several years ago, when Tom was diagnosed with the rare autoimmune disease, CIDP, it slowed him down but never stopped him from anything. He approached most obstacles with humor, sarcasm, and a smile. He lived life to the fullest, on his terms, in what we fondly called "Tommy Time."
Tom's entire family is grateful for the care provided by health care professionals at Allied Meade Street in Wilkes-Barre, where he spent the last few weeks.
Celebration of Tom's Life begins Friday, with visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. at McLaughlin's, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. It continues there with a gathering at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, Kingston. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Donations to the American Red Cross or the Parish of St. Ignatius Loyola are preferred and will honor Tom's memory.
Share memories and condolences with Tom's family at mjmclaughlin.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joe Kaminski
April 2, 2025
Tommy was a good guy. Very sad to hear of his passing. We were pretty good friends years ago and played lots of tennis together at Kirby Park & up at Glenn Summit on the clay courts which we loved to play on. Tommy had amazing touch with a racket and used to drive me crazy with his drop shot (& usually followed by a deep lob afterwards). We both liked the Vikings. His mom & dad were both great & fun people and avid tennis players themselves. Lots of great memories. Prayers for Tommy & condolences as well to his family & friends. Cheers to a good guy, a great family of terrific Irishmen, and fond memories! I'll raise a glass in your honor.
Tom Mc Donnell
January 28, 2025
I was shocked to hear of his passing as i just found out. I hadn't been in touch with him recently. His father was one of my closest friends and I saw lots of Tommy as he was growing up. Our sincere condolences to the entire family.
Laura Mulligan Thomas
January 26, 2025
Tommy, thank you for the lifetime of memories-mostly laughs, tennis, "ice," and cookouts. You and your mom were the heart of our Mulligan reunions, and though they will never be the same, we will continue to gather in your memories
Marie Zak
January 22, 2025
Tommy was great fun and contributed in so many ways to the success of our family reunions over the years, including as tennis competitor and grill master extraordinaire! Very sorry to lose him so young.
Tommy's friends on Park Place 2011
Jan Conway
January 21, 2025
Bonnie Lenahan
January 20, 2025
Rest in peace, Tommy, you were a great person!
Jan Conway
January 20, 2025
This picture was taken the day the Susquehanna River was reaching a level that necessitated evacuation of some areas on the west side. The boys from Park Place took it in stride and gathered for a brew.
McFarland and Brandolino Families
January 20, 2025
Please accept our sincere condolences and sympathies on the passing of Tom.
May God Bless you and keep you at this most difficult time
R. Wasiluk
January 20, 2025
My sincere condolences to Tommy's family and friends. Had fun times with Tommy at Leggios and the race track. RIP my friend.
Karen Kalna Blum
January 19, 2025
My condolences to Tommy´s family and friends. He´s an old friend of mine from high school. I think he truly was the best part of my high school years. I´m sure you all know that it was never boring with Tommy.
We crossed paths many times in the past decades, including last year when he explained what was happening to him. Crutches and a big smile. Only Tommy.
May good memories and love help you through this difficult time.
Jake Bergmann
January 19, 2025
Tom was a great person he helped me with many ways he was better than my brother two people I cared in my life was. Tom McFarland and Jim biehl with out those guys I be in the gutter eating food out of a dumpster I will miss you so much it's hard to think what may happen love you guys forever I will see you again when my time is over keep watching me I know you are up there your brother Jake bergmann of dushore pa. GOD Bless You Always my best friends in the world
Marion Weber- OHara
January 19, 2025
Ed Brenton
January 19, 2025
Glen Summit has lost one of its greatest cheerleaders! RIP Tommy!
Peggy & Don DeMarco
January 19, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Theresa
January 19, 2025
I was friends with Tommy we met at Leggios Restaurant were I worked an we hit it off right from the start he was a true friend we had a lot of long talks an a lot of laughs
Will miss him
Rest In Peace my friend an I love you
Theresa & Randy
Kate Churnetski
January 19, 2025
Well, Tom, you fought the good fight. May you rest in peace.
Ron Bouika
January 19, 2025
A special friend that will be missed. Lots of good times at the racetrack and Leggios.
Michael Judge
January 19, 2025
Such a great guy. Sorry to get this sad news. Always put a smile on my face. RIP Tom
LBI
January 18, 2025
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