Obituary of Thomas J. Ahearn

Thomas J. Ahearn, Jr., age 76 years, of Aston Twp., died on Monday, April 1, 2013, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Mary Scheivert Ahearn. A graduate of the former St. James High School, in Chester, he had been employed by the US Postal System, first at the former post office in Glen Riddle, PA, and later in Media, PA, for 37 years, until his retirement in 1992. Tom was a member of St. Francis De Sales Church, in Aston, the Knights of Columbus Council #3876, and a life member of the Lenni Heights Fire Co., where he served as past Chief, President, and Board Member. Tom was a life member of the Delaware Valley Fire Chiefs Assn., a social member of the VFW, a member of the Lenni A.C. and the No Dear Hunt Club, Potter County, PA. Tom was a passionate Philadelphia sports fan who loved to watch the Phillies, Flyers and Eagles. He also loved to follow Delaware County Softball. Tom was also involved with Christmas trees and flower sales with his brother, Joe. He was a long-time supporter of the Rockdale Memorial Day Parade, where he provided free ice cream to all the children. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Baldwin Ahearn; 1 daughter, Karen (Gary) Young and 1 son, Alan Baldwin. Also 1 brother, Joseph (Rita) Ahearn and nephew, Joseph (Susan) Ahearn, Jr., also survived by 4 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was the husband of the late Dawn Murray Ahearn and the grandfather of the late Gary Young, Jr. Memorial contributions to Mother Katharine Drexel Kitchen Cupboard, 2nd & Norris Street, Chester, PA 19013 would be appreciated.