Thomas C. McInerney, age 92, of Reading/Malden, MA, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Donna L. (Krzesinski) McInerney and Ana (Loria).
Born on August 23, 1932, he was a son of the late James P. And Helen H. (Dolan) McInerney.
Tom was raised in Somerville and was a longtime resident of Malden. He was a hardworking man. Tom was a longtime active member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 Union and enjoyed spending time with his huge family at their annual family day at Canobie Lake Park. In addition to the Union, Tom was a very active member of the Sacred Hearts Parish community in Malden. From taking care of teachers, students, and staff at Cheverus School, to helping the CYO and CCD, hosting a coffee social after the 9am Mass on Sundays, helping to run a food pantry, and being the Head Sexton at Sacred Hearts Parish, if anyone were looking for Tom, you would find him smiling in the Church. His faith was very important to him and his life was a testament to that. He was also a Past Faithful Navigator of the Knights of Columbus, having received the Fourth Degree and serving under Santa Maria Council #105 of Malden and Council #104 of Wakefield.
In addition to all of this, Tom enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was gifted with the Irish gift for gab and even kissed the Blarney stone (though he didn't need its help for his talent of storytelling). You could often find Tom sharing stories, usually with a life lesson included. Many of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were lucky enough to get to go on guided tours of his various job sites and stomping grounds throughout the years. He was a kind, generous, and open-minded man, who treated all as equals and thoroughly enjoyed making people laugh and spending quality time with others. He enjoyed his bowling league and was proud to carry the team with his handicap.
He will be remembered for his smile that was everlasting.
Tom was so proud of his family and enjoyed being amazed by the sheer number of them all. He was the father of Diane Greenleaf, Thomas McInerney, Jr., James McInerney, Robert McInerney, Jennifer McInerney, Mary-Helena Salch, and the late Mark McInerney and Charlie McInerney. He was also so thankful to have been part of the lives of his 25 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren throughout the years.
The funeral will be held from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Tuesday September 17th at 9:00am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Tom’s life at Sacred Hearts Church, 297 Main Street, Malden at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday September 16th from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Interment will be private.