Boston Herald

Thomas L. McManus of Quincy, U.S. Postal Service worker

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Thomas L. McManus of Quincy died April 13.

He worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Hingham for 38 years.

He served in the Army during the Korean conflict.

Mr. McManus was a member of the National Associatio­n of Retired Federal Employees during retirement and the Jiggstone Adventure Club for 25 years.

He was a passionate Boston sports fan who enjoyed the company of his fellow Boston College football fans for over 30 years as they tailgated together and made lasting friendship­s and memories in the Merrymount neighborho­od he called home.

Mr. McManus was the original “Uber” driver, shuttling his grandsons and their friends to school and their activities, never missing a concert or game in support of their interests and accomplish­ments.

He cherished his family, faith and country and the time spent helping raise his two beloved grandsons.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor, devotion to his family, quiet faith and humble personalit­y.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Frances M. (Kelly); a daughter, Andree Rose McManus-Jaehnig of Quincy; two grandsons; many nieces and nephews and dog Sparky.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary’s Church, Quincy.

Burial will be in Massachuse­tts National Cemetery, Bourne.

Arrangemen­ts by Keohane Funeral Home, Quincy.

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