Mr. Walsh was born and raised in Central Islip and
attended St. John of God School and Central Islip High School.
He
received his AAS degree in Mortuary Science from the McAllister
Academy in
New York City. He began managing the Funeral Home after the death of
his father in 1963.
He met and married the former Patricia E. Doyle of Brentwood, in August
1969. They had three daughters,
Stacey, Shannon and Megan. They continue to live in Central
Islip.
Mr. Walsh is proud of his community spirit
by serving as Chief of the Central Islip Fire Department, 1972-1978.
He is presently a Fire Commissioner and serves as Chairman of the Board,
Past President of the Central Islip Library Board of Trustees, member of
the Knights of Columbus and member of AOH Division 7 and a lector and
member of the Finance Committee of St.
John of God Parish.
He is a Board member of the Nassau Suffolk Funeral Directors
Association and is currently Treasurer of the organization.