Mr. Thomas O'Malley, 68, of Duryea, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Celtic Hospice, Wilkes Barre.

Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late John and Mae Gallagher O'Malley. He was a graduate of Northeast High School and the University of Scranton. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a teacher in the Pittston Area School District.

Tom was a member of the Wilkes Barre - Scranton Penguins Booster Club since 1999. He was a member of the American Federation of Teachers Union and the West Side Social Club.

He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. He volunteered at many church functions and was a member of the Men's Society.

He and his wife the former Cathy Yachna would have celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary this August.

Surviving in addition to his wife are:
Son, Ryan O'Malley of Pittston
Brother, Michael O'Malley and his wife, Bernadette, of Clark Summit
Nieces, nephews and cousins
His feline companion, Levon

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 18, 2016, at 10:00 am in Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Duryea. A viewing will be held on Sunday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral. The family requests that flowers be omitted and memorial contributions be made to The American Cancer Society, 712 South Keyser Ave., Taylor, PA 18517. To leave the family an online condolence please visit the funeral homes website: www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

Our sincere condolences Cathy & Ryan. So sorry to hear of Tom's passing.

The Ferlick Family (almost 9 years ago)

We always enjoyed seeing Tom at all things hockey: Booster Club meetings, manning the Club table, trips, and he was our hockey seat neighbor for many years. Sorry our gang never won the 50/50 we played every game, Tom. We will miss Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Brad and Sheri Carlton Trutt (almost 9 years ago)

Cathy and family. So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and God bless you all during this difficult time.

Joe & Dorothy Kauczka (almost 9 years ago)

I had the pleasure of meeting Tom and Cathy last October on our trip to New Mexico and Texas. I will remember his good humor and his laugh. I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet him. God bless you. Joanne Stetz

Joanne Stetz (almost 9 years ago)

We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a very nice man, and loyal member of the Penguins Booster Club. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Laurie and Don Nealon (almost 9 years ago)

We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I served with him on the booster club board for many years and he was always such a nice man. His smiling face will be missed at all of our activities. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jean and Danielle Baker (almost 9 years ago)

My condolences to Cathy and Ryan. I met Tom at the first Penguins booster club meeting, and he's been both a friend and an active member of the booster club ever since. Every game and every meeting he's tirelessly worked a table, selling raffle tickets to support the booster club and our charities. Previously, he served as the chair person for our golf tournament. Tom was also a board member and has served on several different committees. He travelled extensively and often attended both baseball and hockey booster club trips. He will be greatly missed. I'll always remember him at games, rooting on our local teams.

Karen Harrison (almost 9 years ago)

My sympathy and prayers to you and your family on the loss of Tom. I knew him through the Penguins Booster Club and worked with him at the booster club table at t he hockey games. I will miss him as will the rest of the booster club members and anyone who came in contact with Tom. God Bless.

Deborah Charnichko (almost 9 years ago)

All our sympathy and prayers for the loss of Tom. He willed be missed by all of us. Heaven has gained another Hockey Angel. Rest peacefully, Tom.

Anne and Bernie Flasser (almost 9 years ago)

Ryan, sorry for your loss. Sending prayers, Wesley.

Wesley Rome (almost 9 years ago)

We will remember Tom as a kind and caring person. Tom and Barry shared some out of town trips to hockey games. We will miss him. May you know that he is at peace in the hand of God. He will watch over, guide and keep you all,

Tom O'Malley (almost 9 years ago)

We will always remember Tom as a kind and caring person. Barry and Tom shared some trips to out of town hockey games. Rest in peace. God be with Tom and his famiuly.

Thomas O'Malley (almost 9 years ago)

May God comfort you and know he is at peace.

claire gromelski (almost 9 years ago)

Cathy, so sorry for your loss . I remember TOM with the booster club at the Penguins games. May he rest in peace. God Bless.

Valerie Olszewski (almost 9 years ago)

Mr O'Malley, you were a very kind man and respected teacher. It was always nice to see you at pitch tournaments and teacher conferences. You will be missed. Our condolences, Steve, Stacy, Cody & Karlee

The Patton Family (almost 9 years ago)

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