Tom was born the fourth of eight children in Guelph, Ontario. He grew up in New Westminster and Alderside in Port Moody.
He was married to Patricia O’Brien in 1954 and settled in Ioco near his first place of employment, Imperial Oil. In 1962, they moved to Coquitlam where they raised their five children and were active parishioners at All Saints. Later, they moved to Burnaby and were very involved at St. Michael’s Parish.
For years, he enjoyed working at the PNE and the experiences and friendships that resulted from it. For 25 years Tom’s true calling was found in his role as Santa at Lougheed and Surrey Place malls. He continued to play Santa/St. Nicholas in the community after.
Tom’s faithfulness, joy, gratefulness, gentle chuckle, and simple love for family and life will be greatly missed.
Santa has left his chair and has gone to join his wife and family in a well-deserved rest.
Prayers will be offered on Monday, August 29 at 7pm and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 30 at 11:00 am at St. Michael’s Parish Burnaby.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Thomas Bernard McCloskey February 3 1929 August 15 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Vancouver, Province: Colombie britanique