Obituary: Thomas Walklett, of Malden

The following information comes from the Weir Mac Cuish Family Funeral Home:

Walklett, Thomas J., 43, a life-long resident of Malden, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Tommy was born on May 10, 1971 at the Stoneham Memorial Hospital. He was a graduate of Malden High School and a proud member of the International Association of Iron Workers Local 7. Tommy had a strong faith in God, and he enjoyed his family, his friends and Boston sports teams.

He is survived by his parents, John & Louise Walklett of CA; his sister, LuAnn Campo, and her husband, Rick, of CA; and his three brothers: Johnny Burke of CA, Jimmy Burke of CA, and Joseph Walklett of Malden. Tommy has three nephews, Ricky, Jeremy and Tony, and one niece, Leah. His second niece, Avery Mae is due in May of this year. Tommy is also survived by aunts, uncles and many cousins.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 27th from 4-8 p.m. at Weir Mac Cuish Family Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden, MA.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 28th at 10 a.m. at Sacred Hearts Parish, 297 Main Street, Malden, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tommy’s memory to The Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472; by phone at 1 (800) 272-3990; or online at www.alz.org.