Thomas McColligan, Sr.
OBITUARY
Thomas McColligan Sr., 70, of Hawley, Pa., joined the angels at the table of St. Patrick on March 17, 2026. He passed peacefully and beautifully after a courageous and graceful battle with cancer.
Born on April 20, 1955, in Scranton, Pa., Tom was the devoted son of Robert and Dolores Welsh McColligan. He was raised in Scranton, graduated from West Scranton High School in 1973, and went on to build a successful career in real estate at Lake Wallenpaupack.
Throughout his life, Tom was affectionately known as Padre, Gramp, Coach, and Mr. Broker, Sir. He was a man of strong character, defined by integrity, generosity, and a wonderfully dry sense of humor. His quick one-liners often caught you off guard and left you laughing. He was, above all, a true gentleman.
For more than 40 years, Tom was a real estate broker/owner of Century 21 Paupack Realty and Weichert Paupack Realty Group, Hawley, Pa. Tom’s quiet strength and gentle kindness helped shape the real estate profession. With a guiding hand and unwavering ethics, he left a lasting impact on colleagues, clients, and friends alike. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched.
Tom is survived by his son, Tom McColligan Jr.; his daughter and son-in-law, Kristen (Wuss) and Matt Monk; his five cherished grandchildren, Riley, Brayden, Levi, Joey, and Charlie; his brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Janet McColligan; and his brother-in-law, Thomas (Po) Markovitch and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dolores McColligan, and his sister, Diane Markovitch.
A service will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel in The Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton, Pa. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and celebrate Tom’s life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Neuroimmune Foundation (https://neuroimmune.org/get-involved/donate/), honoring Tom’s deep commitment to his family and grandchildren. Contributions support education, research, and care for individuals affected by Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and autoimmune encephalitis.
Tom will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him. Though he is no longer with us in body, he will forever remain in our hearts.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Miller Bean Funeral Home Inc., 436 Cedar Ave., Scranton.
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Thomas McColligan, Sr.
March 17, 2026