Mr. Walsh was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, N. Y.  He served in the United States Marine Corps. during the first World War.

After the War, he received his degree in Mortuary Science from the Renourad School in New York City.  He came to Central Islip in the 1920's to work for the widow of the original owner Robert McBreen.  He then purchased the business from her and renamed it Walsh Funeral Home.

He met and married the former Margaret Breinlinger a life resident of Central Islip in September 1940 and had one son, Thomas, Jr.

He belonged to many organizations in the community.  The American Legion, Moose Lodge, Central Islip Fire Department, Knights of Columbus and was chairman of the Memorial Day Parade Committee for many years.