Thomas Patrick Walsh

"A Celebration of Life for Thomas Patrick Walsh 91 of Flagler Beach FL will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 between 11:00 AM and 2: 00 PM in the chapel of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Road S. Flagler Beach. A brief service will be held at 1:15 PM. Mr. Walsh’s remains will be returned to his beloved Belfast, Northern Ireland for interment, along with his wife, Bridgid’s ashes. Mr. Walsh passed away on Wednesday October 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by those who loved him dearly. He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the son of James and Kathleen Gillen Walsh. In Ireland he grew up boxing in his youth and was an ALL Ireland Champion known as the Belfast Belter. Immigrating to the United States he continued his boxing passion becoming a Golden Gloves Champion and fighting in Madison Square Garden. A true Irishman at heart it was always his desire to see his homeland as a united Ireland and ensure his children and grandchildren were familiar with the Irish Catholic struggles for independence. He owned Emerald Trucking Company in New York City, along with several restaurants and bars throughout his working career. He loved and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His passion became Golf, he enjoyed, singing (especially) Irish Tunes, carpentry, a good cold Irish Beer. He never missed an opportunity to celebrate life, laughing and singing. He was truly a great man with brilliant craic. Could bring a smile to all who met him. Preceding him in death in 2021 was his beloved wife, Brigid Walsh. He is survived by his son, Thomas P Walsh Jr of Mahopac NY, his daughters, Roisin Baird of Poughquag NY, Patricia Barton of Palm Coast, and Colleen Conklin, of Flagler Beach, his son-in-law, Chris Conklin, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild, and a host of friends and family in the States and Ireland. For the last 27 years, he has lived next door to his daughter Colleen, son-in-law Chris and grandchildren Patrick and Ryan; spending the last several years living with his daughter Colleen. He adored Mary and Stanley Drescher, the in-laws who lived on the other side of the family. Alzheimer’s won in the end, but his soul will rejoice in heaven. He will be greatly missed by all. In memory of Thomas Patrick Walsh, donations are suggested to the Flagler County Education Foundation. Arrangements are in the care and trust of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.