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The Pilkington's (Sue, Don Jr, & Chris)
June 08, 2025
Memorial trees planted for:
Thomas Pilkington
<p>Lowellville - Thomas Pilkington, 85, of Lowellville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at this home, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.</p><p><br></p><p>Born on April 14, 1940, in Needham, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Fred and Blanche (Ward) Pilkington.</p><p><br></p><p>Thomas earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Northeastern College in Boston, Massachusetts. He married the love of his life, Marilee Perry in 1965 and together they shared 60 beautiful years of marriage.</p><p><br></p><p>Tom was employed at General Motors in Human Resources for 47 years, which required him to relocate throughout his career, ultimately ending in retirement to Lowellville, OH, 2011. He was an active member of Holy Rosary serving as Eucharistic Minister during that time. A passionate golfer, he was often found on the green at Bedford Trails with friends. He proudly built and coached the Lowellville High School golf team leading them to the State Championship match twice. In his free time he loved cheering for his favorite hockey team, the Boston Bruins and enjoying a cherry vanilla cone from Handels Ice Cream. He was an avid reader and will always be remembered in his favorite beach chair, under an umbrella on the beaches of Cape Hatteras in North Carolina with a book in hand.</p><p><br></p><p>Above all, Thomas cherished his role as a loving husband, father and papa. His time with family brought him the greatest joy. </p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his loving wife, Marilee Pilkington, he is survived by his two sons, Thomas Pilkington of Lowellville, OH and Daniel (Kimberly) Pilkington of Wentzville, MO, his adored grandchildren, Hasten and Hadley Pilkington, also of Wentzville and sister in law Sue, and nephews, Don and Chris Pilkington of Massachusetts along with his cherished pets, Macy and Clawd.</p><p><br></p><p>He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Donald Pilkington.</p><p><br></p><p>Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of prayer service at 10:30am at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, 244 McGill St. Lowellville, OH 44436.</p><p><br></p><p>A mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 131 E. Wood St. Lowellville, OH 44436</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Charity Humane Society, 8469 Southern Blvd. Building 3, Youngstown, OH 44514, or Angels for Animals 4750 W. South Range Rd. Canfield, OH 44406.</p>April 14, 1940 - June 4, 202504/14/194006/04/2025
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