WORCESTER-Thomas P. King, 45, of 21A Barclay Street died Friday, February 28th in St. Vincent Hospital while waiting for a liver transplant. He leaves his father, Herman “Roger” King of Athol; a brother, Michael A. King of Paxton; a sister, Sheila A. McCormick of Upton; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was born in Worcester the son of Mary (McGrail) King and lived here his whole life. He was a graduate of Holy Name High School. Mr. King had served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a body technician for Kelly Auto Body in Worcester before retiring due to illness. Mr. King was a member of St. Peter’s Church, the Auburn Sportsman Club and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
The funeral will be Wednesday, March 5th from O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Peter’s Church, 931 Main Street. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday, March 4th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.