Thomas L. Keily, Jr. of Manchester, New Hampshire, formerly of Westchester County, New York died on January 6, 2018 at the Birch Hill Assisted Living in Manchester, New Hampshire. He was 88 years of age.

Thomas was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 8, 1929, the son of the late Thomas L. Keily, Sr. and Mary (Grimes) Keily. Thomas was a graduate of College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, class of 1951. He received his Master of Business Administration from Columbia University Business School, in New York, New York. In the prime of his career, he enjoyed monthly Dinner Group meetings with his Columbia classmates and their spouses. He had a life-long career at IBM, holding several positions, including Internal Audit and Telecommunications. He enjoyed traveling and gardening and was active in the Birch Hill Community as a member of the Residence Council, among other community organizations. Thomas proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U. S. Navy and was honorably discharged with the rank of Lieutenant Commander and received the National Defense Service and Naval Reserve Medals.

Thomas was the beloved husband of the late Jane D. (Donovan) Keily. Devoted father of Martha Jane Gagnon and her husband Stephen of Reading, Thomas L. Keily III and his wife Lesley of Simpsonville, SC, Emily C. Keily of Wakefield and the late Mark D. Keily. Loving grandfather of Daniel, Dianna, and Andrew Gagnon and Thomas L. Keily IV. Cherished brother of the late Noreen DeNatale.

His funeral will be held from the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading, MA on Wednesday, January 10 at 9:30am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Agnes Church 186 Woburn St. Reading, MA at 10:30am. Funeral Home visiting hours will be Tuesday from 3:00-7:00pm. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Thomas' memory to the Mission of Deeds 4 Chapin Ave. Reading, MA 01867.