A lifelong New Bedford resident, Mr. Farley was the son of Joseph and Yvonne (Gauthier) Farley.
He was a graduate of New Bedford High School and worked as a machinist at Morse Twist Drill for 39 years until his retirement. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and then served in the Naval Reserves.
Tom enjoyed flying single engine planes, loved boating, coached little league baseball, cherished time spent caring for his grandchildren and meeting his friends daily at the Dunkin Donuts on Acushnet Avenue.
Survivors in addition to his wife are his 2 sons; Thomas Patrick Farley and his wife Cathy of New Bedford, Michael J. Farley and his wife Michele of Taunton, 3 grandchildren; Timothy, Tayla and Myles Farley, and 1 sister; Natalie Newsham of New Bedford.
Private funeral arrangements are in the care of ROCK Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA. Family and friends are invited to a repast at 10:30am on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Century House, 107 South Main Street, Acushnet, MA. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Disabled Veterans, 19 Willis Street, New Bedford, MA 02740-6746. F
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