Thomas A. McKillop Sr.

Thomas A. McKillop Sr., formerly of Calverton, died Dec. 19, 2023 at Peconic Bay Medical Center. He was 100. 

Born June 17, 1923 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Randal and Ellen (Scott) McKillop. He earned a bachelor’s degree at Pace University and served in the U.S. Army as a private first class from 1943 to 1945 where he received the Purple Heart, European African Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon and four Bronze Stars.

He worked as an accountant at HUD N.Y. He enjoyed bowling and golf. Family said he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Mr. McKillop was predeceased by his wife, Angela McKillop; son Thomas McKillop Jr.; brother James and twin sister Helen. He is survived by his daughter Susan E. Luggisi; daughter-in-law Monica McKillop; sister-in-law Eileen McKillop of Mineola; grandchildren: Thomas III McKillop (Lisa), Benjamin McKillop (Colleen), Ann Marie Luggisi and Lorraine Gilleland (Damon); four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at McLaughlin-Heppner Funeral Home Thursday, Dec. 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 29 at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Calverton National Cemetery.