After a short illness, Thomas Macken of Lebanon, PA passed away on Friday, September 30 at the age of 66. A loving father, husband, pop-pop, and great pop-pop, Thomas was born January 28, 1956 in Millville, NJ to the late Catherine and George Macken.
Thomas was happily married to Ida Macken from April 1975 to her death in 2021. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he traveled to various locations in the U.S. and abroad before retiring from the Air Force after 20 years at which time relocated his family to Lebanon, PA.
A talented drummer and singer as well as a music lover, classic car enthusiast, and model car hobbyist, Thomas passed on his interests and talents to his children and grandchildren.
Thomas is survived by his four children, Tom Jr., Laura, Becky, and Paul, his grandchildren Xavier, Ava, and Claire, great-granddaughter Lana, his sisters Patty and Cathy, and brothers George, Joe, and Anthony.
The family will have a private memorial service at a future date (TBD). Donations may be sent on Thomas’s behalf to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation or Fox Chase Cancer Center.