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Thomas McNeil Obituary
Thomas J. McNeil Sr., 50, of Exeter, passed away Saturday evening in the Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.
Born on Nov. 30, 1961, he was the son of the late John J. and Teresa Kuharchik McNeil. He was a graduate of West Side Technical and Vocational School, Pringle, class of 1981. For many years he was employed by ACME Metal of Plymouth and for the past 21 years he was employed by Exeter Borough as chief engineer. He was a life member of the Exeter Hose Co. No. 1, where for many years he was an Assistant Chief and a member of the Exeter Ambulance, a charter member of the Pittston Eagles #4450, Exeter Lithuanian Club, where he served as the Sergeant of Arms, member of the Wyoming Eagles #1965.
He was a member of the Pittston Knights of Columbus. Northeastern Pennsylvania Emerald Society, Luzerne County Constable Association, where he achieved the rank of Sergeant and the Pennsylvania State Constable Association, past member of Luzerne County Fire Police Association, Captain of the Exeter Borough Fire Police and coached football at all levels of the Exeter Panthers. In the past few years, he has followed Dallas Football, Softball and basketball. Tom also followed Wyoming Area Elementary basketball and the East Side Boys basketball, and Exeter Little League.
Tommy was an avid Yankee, Penn State and Kansas City Chief fan. Tom was known to family, friends and colleagues as "Big T."
Preceding him in death were his brothers, Walter and Joseph McNeil.
Surviving are his son, Thomas J. McNeil Jr. and his fiancée Stephanie VanBuskirk, Exeter; brothers, John McNeil and his wife Bonnie, Exeter; Richard McNeil and his wife Nancy, Exeter; sister Cheryl Day and her husband Gregory, Wilkes-Barre; grandsons, Thomas and Logan McNeil; nieces, Carrie Kupsho, Drums; Lisa Day, Wilkes-Barre; Christine Day, Wilkes-Barre; Leslie Day, Wilkes-Barre; Grace McNeil, Exeter; nephew John McNeil, Exeter; great-niece Kiera Kupsho and great-nephew Gregory Kupsho.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from the Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church of St. Joseph's Marello Parish, 237 William Street, Pittston. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Cedar Street, Exeter. Friends may call Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions could be forwarded to Exeter Fire Department 1405 Susquehanna Ave., Exeter, PA 18643 in memory of Thomas J. McNeil Sr.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas McNeil
November 17, 2012
I our condolences go out to your family & friends as they grieve.
The Cook Family
Debbie Zalepa
November 15, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss
Kerrylynn Kopetchny
November 14, 2012
One of the purest souls Ive ever met..its been an honor and a pleasure being your friend. God bless his family and all friends. I miss you already
james roman
November 14, 2012
sorry for your loss
kimi roote
November 14, 2012
We miss u tommy but we kno ur n a better place god bless ur famiily n friens at this sad time as it brings tears to my eyes i have to say that u will always have a special place n our hearts we luv u
Margaret and Jim and sons Simerson
November 13, 2012
To everyone who knew and loved Tommy, our thoughts and prayers are with you all, God Bless you all
Grob Family & Weaver Family
November 13, 2012
we will miss you Tommy xoxo
November 13, 2012
RIP tommy, our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mc Neil family at this sad time. God Bless you all! From the Simerson family
Kim Throop
November 13, 2012
RIP buddy tommy ur were an amazing man such a fighter i love you may you rest now xoxoxo
Lee Ann Kralik
November 13, 2012
My best friend, my guardian angel I will forever miss you. I will love you always and not a day will go by that I wont think of you. Please R.I.P your suffering is over. Love you.
mary sinibaldi(cerulli)
November 13, 2012
so sorry for your loss he always treated me good and was a truly great guy all around , my condolonces to the family and friends he left behind.
Henry Buczynski
November 13, 2012
McNeil Family,So sorry to hear about Tommy. God Bless.
Maria Stuppino
November 13, 2012
Dear McNeil Family:
God Bless Tommy he was a kind soul. May he rest in peace now. He endured a tough battle with his illinesses. My prayers to all of you. Maria Stuppino
November 13, 2012
To the McNeil family. Sorry for your loss Tom was one of the nicest guys I have ever met and was a great friend. Your in our thoughts and prayers..
Tiny Klapal & Family
The Thompson Family
November 12, 2012
A one of a kind person, a man with a big heart. You touched us all in so many ways. May you rest in peace Tommy.
Stephanie vanbuskirk
November 12, 2012
I love u dad. Tommy and Logan miss u. I will take great care if tj and the boys may u r.I.p ????
mark davenport
November 12, 2012
tommy u were one of the best respected people and liked by everyone. i will miss u alot
tony n brandy sudosky
November 12, 2012
so sorry about ur loss tommy he was a good guy and he will be missed
Kelly Titus
November 12, 2012
RIP Tommy.
November 12, 2012
tj and family sorry for ur loss
heather wolf
November 12, 2012
Tommy, You will be missed deeply by everyone. You were such a great guy and loved watching you with your pride and joy your grandchildren. rest in peace!
Joan mc Fadden
November 12, 2012
Dear Cheryl and family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your brother.
November 12, 2012
Rest in peace Tommy.
Tuck Coolbaugh
November 12, 2012
You were like my brother Tommy. I will always remember hanging out with you. You were a good guy you never did anything wrong i pray you are in a better place watching over all of us.
Heather Hower
November 12, 2012
Tommy you will be deeply missed by all your friends and family. My prayers go out to your family.
Florence Coolbaugh
November 12, 2012
Tommy I have known you my whole life you were a great friend and a good man you will be deeply missed.
Justin and Danielle Davis
November 12, 2012
Rich,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
jane decker
November 12, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Rhia Covert & son J.Preston Barba
November 12, 2012
Our condolences go out to the entire family of Tommy..he was a great, fun loving, joking around kind of guy. I spoke to my son last night & told him, he was devastated,he lives away. Tommy would always harass him(in a good way). Tommy was close to my grandfather & was there for me when he passed. He will be missed by many...his suffering has come to an end, you may now rest in peace eternally.....
Cliff Miller
November 12, 2012
I will miss you Tommy.
RICKY and Sue Ide
November 12, 2012
Sorry For Your Loss oF Tommy
Donna
November 12, 2012
Very sorry to hear about his passing. RIP
Bill Stout
November 12, 2012
Tommy was the type of guy you only meet once in your lifetime. He was a friend to all and he will be missed by those who knew him rip my friend
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