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POLAND -- Thomas W. Maher, 76, passed away peacefully, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.
He was born Feb. 14, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of James and Margaret Joyce Maher.
After graduating from Boardman High School in 1965, Tom enlisted in the Marine Corps as a reservist. Upon his discharge from the Marines, Tom went to work as a locomotive engineer for Erie Lackawanna, Conrail, and Norfolk & Southern railroads, following a long family tradition of working on the rails. He belonged to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Union.
Tom was known for his love of buying trucks, motorcycles and cars, especially Corvettes. He enjoyed listening to Carlos Santana and going to casinos in Las Vegas, where his Irish luck was always on his side. Tom had a great sense of humor and had one-liners for everything. He was very protective of his family and enjoyed his friends wherever he went.
Tom married the love of his life, the former Beverly Smith, on Sept. 7, 1968, and just celebrated 55 years of marriage.
Along with his loving wife, Tom leaves to cherish his memory, a daughter, Jaime (Scott) Owen; son, Tommy (Misty) Maher; grandchildren, Maddie and Straun; sister, Vel (Ron) Kalby; brothers-in-law, Ed (Iva) Smith and Dan (Kari) Smith; many nieces and nephews; and his lovable dog, Bailey.
Along with his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his in-laws, Edward (Margaret) Smith; and grandparents, William (Velma) Joyce and Thomas (Bridget) Maher.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at the Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman; and 10 to 10:50 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at St. Charles Church, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.
Interment will be in Poland Riverside Cemetery.
Tom's family wishes to thank Dr. Duran, his staff, the staff at Hampton Woods and The Cleveland Clinic for their care and support. He will be truly missed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.
Family and friends of Tom may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Maher family.
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