Tom Walsh, 91, native of Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry, and resident of Tappan, passed away on December 19, 2015. He was predeceased by his beloved wife and son – Kitty (nee Nolan) and William. Cherished father of Mary Danner (Danny), Kathleen Paxton (Jim), Monica Rolston (Mark) and Jamie Walsh (wife of Will). Brother of Janie, Moll, Mick, predeceased by siblings Willie, Dan, Joan, Jane, Jack, Nell and Nora. Adored papa of Kate, Chris, Keith, Jamie, Mike, Dan, Tom, Paul, Laura, Caroline and Thomas.
Retired bus mechanic (MABSTOA) and paper handler at NY newspapers. Tom was a member of The Kerrymans Assoc., Bergen Irish and the Irish Cultural Center, where he was a faithful card player. Devoted fan of the Kerry football team, NY Rangers and his grandchildren’s sports teams.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan with interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
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