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Thomas H. Christopher

October 08, 1938 - April 13, 2023

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Obituary For Thomas H. Christopher

Thomas H. "Tom" Christopher, 84, of Brentwood Borough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth P. Christopher, loving father of Neil R. (Diane) Christopher, Nancy (Arthur) Svenson, and Thomas M. (Lisa) Christopher. Also survived by grandchildren Neil J., Nathan, Ellen, Rylyn and Thomas P., and by Elizabeth's children Scott Brown, Jeff Brown, Tracey Charlton and the late Neil Brown. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by granddaughter Clara, and his cherished siblings Neil, Mary Keicher, David "Glenn", James, Jessie Malkus, and Walter "Frank" Christopher.

Tom was an engineer on the Monongahela Connecting Railroad for 46 years and a general contractor in the South Hills for decades, with Christopher Brothers Concrete, as well as other construction companies. He was a friend to everyone he ever met, a favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews, a magical "fixer" of all things broken, and a member of the Whitehall Masonic Lodge.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., and on Saturday, April 22 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at which time a funeral service will be held in the funeral home Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund www.kidneyfund.org.

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  • April 21, 2023

    Juli webster

    April 21, 2023 Juli Webster wrote a sympathy message "Will always remember my great uncle Tommy's jokes and stories while at my Grandpa Jim's house, such a great story teller. And what a great voice to go with it. He will be missed. Juli Christopher Webster

  • April 20, 2023

    Abby Claar

    I only had the pleasure of visiting with him once but it was delightful. I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all in this difficult time.

  • April 19, 2023

    Cheryl Rosser

    Neil we are so sorry for you and your family's loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rick and Cheryl Rosser

  • April 17, 2023

    Missy Stadelman

    Tommy and family - so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May all your great memories with him help you through this difficult time in life. Missy (Sokac) Stadelman

  • April 16, 2023

    Bruce Christopher

    For a short while, my Uncle Tom worked as a general contractor on an apartment building when I was a kid of 14. My Uncle Tom asked me if I wanted to make some money helping him. I agreed and about 7 am the next day, he and I were on-site. He had to tap into the main sewer line and had an idea to temporally stop-up the existing sewer pipe by stuffing a empty paint can tied to a rope by stuffing it in the pipe. Only problem was that the "stuffer" would have to climb down inside a ten foot deep "man-hole." Uncle Tom looked at me and said "SOMEBODY'S got to climb down there"! Goodbye Uncle Tom, you were a good brother to my Dad and a good Uncle to me. I'll miss you And NEVER forget you! Bruce Christopher