Thomas F. Walsh, 59, of Lancaster, died Friday, July 16, 2010 in Sea Isle City, NJ.  Born in Philadelphia, Tom was the son of the late Dr. Vincent I. and Mary C. (Berger) Walsh.  He was married for 27 years to Mary D. (Rowland) Walsh.

Tom was a 1970 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, where he lettered in football.  He graduated from Millersville University in 1974 with a BS degree in Economics, and earned his Masters degree in teaching from LaSalle University.

A teacher at Reynolds Middle School for the School District of Lancaster, Tom dedicated his life to teaching at both St. Leo the Great Parochial School and the School District of Lancaster.

A soccer coach, Tom enjoyed all sports, and loved the Jersey Shore.

In addition to his wife, Tom was a loving father to his 5 children, Regina M. Walsh of Havertown, Tommy I. Walsh, of Philadelphia, PA, Katie Walsh of Havertown, Therese M. Walsh and Andrew T. Walsh of Lancaster, and siblings, Mary Scheetz, of Newtown, Vincent Walsh, husband of Treva, of Charlestown, SC, Michael Walsh, husband of Patricia, of Lancaster, Gerry Walsh, husband of Chris, of Lancaster, and Jim Walsh, husband of Tracey, of York.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:30 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601 with Rev. Peter Hahn as Celebrant. Friends may pay their respects to the family from 9:30 until 11:15 at the church.  Interment will take place Friday in Calvary Cemetery, Conshohocken, PA.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Tom's memory to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, P.O. Box 96305, Washington, DC 20090-6305.  Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.  To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.