Whalen, Thomas F. Sr., of Duxbury, formerly Jamaica Plain, May 17, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Claire F. (Harney). Loving companion of Donna Gilmour of Norwell. Devoted and loving father of Thomas F. Whalen, Jr. of Dorchester, Mary Beth and Clifford Flynn of Milton, Deborah and Andrew Sheehan of Norwood, Dennis M. Whalen of Boston, Ann Marie and Kevin McCann of Norwood, and Joanne and Donald Lohan of Franklin. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Loving brother of Robert J. Whalen of Cotuit and the late Lawrence J. Whalen, Ruth Milligan, and Paul A. Whalen.
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Monday May 21, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours in the funeral home on Sunday May 20, from 3-7 PM.
Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery.
Former owner of Boston Metal Finishing Inc.
Korean War Air Force Veteran.
Life member of the VFW Post 722, Jamaica Plain.
Long time member of the Marshfield Country Club.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the American Parkinson Disease Foundation, 72 East Concord St. Boston, MA 02118.
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