Thomas W. McDonald Jr.

PORT HENRY | Thomas W. McDonald Jr. (Tom Tom) died peacefully with family by his side on Jan. 8, 2026, at the Helen Porter Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury, Vt. He was born June 10, 1936, son of the late Thomas William McDonald Sr. and Helen Callanan McDonald. Tom spent his childhood in Port Henry, N.Y., and would graduate from MAI High School before attending Cortland University. After completing his education, Tom joined the Armed Services and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War conflict. Upon returning to the states, Tom joined the Carpenters Union as a project manager/surveyor. His career in the construction industry would take him across the country, and for a stint, to the British Virgin Islands on the Island of Anegada. He retired from A.P. Reale & Sons June of 2013 after 30 years of service. In 1978 Tom would meet the love of his Life, Carol J. Murray; they were married on Feb. 25, 1978. The couple resided happily in Port Henry until Carol's death on June 13, 2015. Tom was avid outdoorsman with a passion for gardening. When he was not hilling potatoes, you would find him at the Moriah Country Club enjoying his other passions, golf and busting chops with buddies! Tom was an active member of the Port Henry community. In addition to over 50 years as a volunteer fireman, he was an avid member of the American Veterans and Eagle's clubs. He served as a village trustee from 1983 to 1994, and a Moriah assessor from 1994 to 2002. Tom is survived by (five) stepchildren from his marriage: Karen (Brian) Long, Thomas Manfred Jr., Holly Cole, Marc Manfred, Charles (Melissa) Manfred; (six) grandchildren: Eddie (Jade) Wojewodzic, Monica (Carl) Jackson, Nicholas Manfred, Derek Manfred, Carter Manfred and Emily Manfred; (four) great-grandchildren: Charlie Jackson, Mae Jackson, Aurora Wojewodzic, and Arielle Wojewodzic. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law: Anne McDonald and Mary McDonald; his (six) nieces and nephews: Mary P. McDonald, John (Andea) McDonald, Bridget (Donald) Fawcett, Thomas McDonald (deceased) (Linda), Michael McDonald and Stephen McDonald; and (six) great-nieces and nephews: Elisabeth and Rudd Fawcett, Margaret and Anna McDonald, and Julia and Michael McDonald. He was predeceased by his siblings: John, Michael and Helen. Tom had many dear friends and countless stories of his time spent with each of them. Special thanks to all who looked after Tom Tom over the years. He was grateful to have each of you in his life. A funeral service was held on Friday, Jan. 16, at 4 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Port Henry and was followed by a Celebration of Life at the Knights of Columbus in Port Henry from 5 to 8 p.m. Donations can be made in honor of Tom to the Moriah Ambulance Squad, 518-546-7012, or the Port Henry Fire Department, 518-546-7771. "May the road rise up to meet you."

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