Thomas Northey

January 12, 1936 - September 16, 2019

Thomas W. Northey of Yorktown Heights passed away September 16, 2019. Thomas was born on January 12, 1936 to William and Mary Northey in Yonkers, NY. On June 23, 1956 he married his childhood sweetheart Beverly Forkell and enjoyed 56 years together. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1961 - 1964. He worked for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 30 years, retiring in 1995. He served as an usher at St. Patrick’s Church for 45 years. He was an avid golfer and loved to travel. Thomas is survived by his 3 children: Kathleen Nikisher, Maureen Northey and Thomas Northey III(Lauren). Thomas is also survived by his brother William (Katherine) Northey, six grandchildren Christopher, Bridgette, Sean, Caitlin, William and Tyler, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Beverly in May, 2012. Family and friends will honor Thomas’s life on Thursday from 4 to 8pm at Yorktown Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be held at Saint Patrick’s Church (Stone) on Friday at 11:15am. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.