Thomas Joseph McCloskey Erkert, Sr.
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Thomas Joseph McCloskey Erkert, Sr., 61, entered into eternal rest with his wife beside him on May 4, 2013 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. In his final hours, he was surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Cassandra Smith Erkert, with whom he shared 34 years of marriage. He was the father of Thomas J. Erkert, Jr and Daniel J. Erkert, both of Cochranville.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Teresa M. Erkert of Downingtown, William L. Erkert, Jr., who died in 2011, and James H. McCloskey, who died in 1955.
He attended Good Shepherd School in Philadelphia, Saint Monica School in Berwyn, and Conestoga High School, graduating in 1970.
Tom was a Master Plumber by trade for over 30 years. He was a volunteer firefighter for several Chester County fire departments for over 25 years.
In addition to his wife and sons, he is survived by his siblings, James H. (McCloskey) Erkert (Kathleen), Suzanne E. Streeter (Eric), Katherine R. Miller (Richard), William L. Erkert, III (Amy), and Maria T. Knauff. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Hayden Rose Erkert, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Memorial services will be held Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10:30am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, Pa. with visitation from 9 to 10:30am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom's memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Will miss you, Brother
We will always have a special place in our hearts for you, Tom. We lost you too soon. We ask you to watch over us with all those who have gone before you. All our love, Suzanne and Rick
My deepest condolences to you
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your beloved Tom.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you during these difficult days and hoping that in time your heart will find peace.
Rest in Peace Godfather/Uncle
Rest in Peace Godfather/Uncle Tom
You are not enclosed within your bodies, nor confined to houses or fields.
That which is you dwells above the mountain and roves with the wind, a spirit that envelopes the earth and moves in the ether. -Kahlil Gibran, 1926
Dear Cassie and Family, I'm
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