Thomas

Michalski

Thomas J Michalski, 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Care One, Peabody, after a brief illness.

He was born in Chelsea on July 16, 1936 and was a devoted son of the late Henry Michalski and Helen M (Grabowski) Michalski Janeck.  Tommy was educated in Chelsea schools attending St. Stanislaus Elementary School, Williams Junior High School, and graduated from Chelsea High School class of 1953.

As a boy, Tommy worked for Pure White Laundry and Eagle Shoe until he was drafted into the US Army on September    8, 1959.  He was Honorably Discharged at the rank of SPF 4 on November 8, 1963, after serving our country in Korea.  He earned a citation for Marksman (Rifle) and a Good Conduct Medal.

As a young man Tommy worked several jobs including the Chelsea Soldiers Home and eventually retired from the Stop & Shop Bakery in Boston where he was a member of the Bakery and Confectionery Union, Local 348.

In his spare time, he raised and trained homing pigeons, enjoyed going to Wonderland Dog Track and became an avid pool player when he moved to Billerica 35 years ago.  He enjoyed playing cards with his brother Mickey and sisters Linda and Dot and listening to 60's and 70's music.

Tommy is the beloved brother of Walter "Mickey" Michalski and his wife Gail of Billerica, Dorothy Young of Revere, Linda Michalski Hartman of Chelsea, Joanne Waters and her husband Don of North Reading, and Joseph Michalski of Charlestown.  He is predeceased by two sisters, Patricia Waters and Henrietta Greenlaw.  He is also the loving and devoted uncle to several nieces and nephews and will be greatly missed by all.

ARRANGEMENTS.  Private Services and Military Honors were held at the Welsh Funeral Home. Should desire, contributions in Tommy's name can be made to a charity of their choice.