Thomas J. Macaluso

Mr. Thomas J. "Tommy"  Macaluso, age 78, of Mahanoy City, passed away Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill in Pottsville.  Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Thorton) Macaluso.  He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School in Connecticut where his family resided briefly. He had been employed by Jetson Direct Mail of Hamburg.  He was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City and a social member of American Legion Post 74 also of Mahanoy City.  He enjoyed watching football especially his New York Giants.  Preceding him in death in addition to her parents were a brother Gerald and a sister Geraldine.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years the former Patricia Whalen, 2 sons Michael of Shamokin and Mark and his wife Sara of Mahanoy City, grandchildren Riley, Kaitlyn, Ella and Luke, nieces, nephews, cousins and a brother in law Joseph Whalen and his wife Lisa of William Penn.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher of Friday morning at 10 AM from St. Teresa of Calcutta Church.  Interment will follow in St. Canicus Cemetery in Mahanoy Township.  Friends may call at the church on Friday morning beginning at 9 AM until time of Mass.  In lieu of flowers contributions in his name to Hillside SPCA  51 SPCA Road, Pottsville, PA  17901 would be appreciated by the family and will be accepted at the visitation.  David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements.  Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.

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