Thomas E. Mcfate

Thomas E. McFate, 82, of Iroquois Dr., Conneaut Lake, passed away Tuesday evening May 28, 2024, in Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community.

He was born in Meadville on December 18, 1941, a son of David T. and H. Marie (Browne) McFate.

Tom was a 1959 graduate of Cochranton High School, a 1963 graduate of Muskingum College where he received his bachelor’s degree in economics, and a Veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves.  On June 25, 1966, Tom married the former Cheri Hoovler, she survives. He was employed in sales for the George T. Bisel Law Publishing Co. from 1970 until 1996 and then worked as a manufacturer sales representative, selling tractor trailer parts from 1997 until 2008.

He was a life member of Lake Myrtle Masonic Lodge #316, Sandy Lake, New Castle AASR, former member of Syria Shrine Temple, Pittsburgh, Life member and past commander four times in the U.S. Power Squadron in South Hills, Pittsburgh and Akron, OH, former member of Allegheny College Community Chorus, a member of First Presbyterian Church where he sang in the Choir, a current member of Iroquois Club, Conneaut Lake, USCCA, NRA, former member of PA FOAC, and a friend of Bill W. since 1988.

Tom has had five black male cocker spaniels.

In addition to his wife of 57 years, he is survived by a sister, Carol Jensen and her husband Robert and a brother, William F. McFate of Falls Church, VA.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM in ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 12422 CONNEAUT LAKE RD., CONNEAUT LAKE with Rev. Dr. Daniel Corll, interim pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Meadville, officiating. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday, June 1st from 12:00 PM until the time of service with a Masonic service at 1:45 PM. Burial will be in Cochranton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to United States Power Squadrons Educational Fund, 1504 Blue Ridge Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.roseandwaidfh.com