Thomas J. McDonald
McDONALD: Thomas J. McDonald on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, of Pittsburgh, PA and Sarasota, FL died unexpectedly during a brief hospitalization at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Beloved husband of Dr. Terry (Podolsky)(Wolinsky) McDonald of Pittsburgh, PA and Sarasota, Florida; Son of the late Winifred Bradley McDonald; Father of Thomas W McDonald of Philadelphia; Stepfather of Dr. Matthew (Ruth) Wolinsky and Grandfather of Elena Wolinsky, all of Houston, Tx; Oldest brother of Dr. Jack McDonald of NY, Gerald McDonald of NM, Kathleen (Jim) Davies of NJ, Michael McDonald of CA; Karen (Matt) Farrel of NY; and Joseph McDonald of NY and NJ. Also, brother of the late James, Nancy and Patrick McDonald. There are also many nieces and nephews. Mr. McDonald received his Bachelor of Arts and masters degrees at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. During his long career as an electrical engineer and project manager, Mr. McDonald traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, S America, Europe and Asia. He was an avid reader his entire life and enjoyed walking, biking, golfing, swimming, plays, musicals, ballet, the symphony pops. and doing volunteer work, especially in retirement. His brilliance and wit were second to none, and he had an amazing and positive zest for life. He will be missed by all who knew him. There will be a private memorial/ celebration of his life at a future date. Professional Services by D’Alessandro Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd., Lawrenceville www.dalessandroltd.com
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