Thomas D. McGonagle

Thomas D. McGonagle, 76 of Grafton, MA, formerly of Billerica, MA passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 1, 2026 surrounded by his loving family after a hard fought battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years Barbara (Kezarjian) McGonagle; two loving sons john McGonagle and his wife Jessica of Sutton, and Ryan McGonagle and his wife Marsea of Mansfield; four adored grandchildren- Nicholas, Lucas, Layla, and Reese McGonagle; brother Chester McGonagle of Everett; sister Kathleen Gillespie of Lynn; nephews Michael Gillespie, Scott McGonagle, and Owen McGonagle; niece Kelley Connors; and countless friends. He was predeceased by his brother John McGonagle.

Tom was born in Everett, son of the late Daniel and Christine (Savage) McGonagle. He was a great pool player, playing competitively for over 60 years all over New England. He won numerous New England 9-Ball championships and shared his love of the game with the countless students he instructed. He cherished giving pool lessons to Everett High School students as a volunteer. Tom was a relentless promoter of pool and was inducted into the New England Pool Hall of Fame as both a player and contributor to the game.

He also enjoyed golf, baseball, and basketball- whether it was playing or watching. Tom especially loved supporting and rooting for his children and grandchildren at sporting events. He coached many youth sports teams and is fondly remembered as a great motivator. He was a member of the Auburn Elks where he loved to play poker and spend time with his friends. Tom also loved to sing karaoke and to entertain a crowd. Above all, Tom’s greatest passion in life was his family. His sons and grandchildren were the light of his life, as well his loving wife Barbara. In Tom’s words, they were all “unbelievable!”

Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:00am in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Grafton. Close friends and family are invited to a mercy meal at Leo's Ristorante in Worcester immediately following the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's name may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation by clicking here to donate.