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Thomas P. Fullerton, age 64, of North East passed away on Sunday May 24, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 16, 1962 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Diane (Fredrykowski) Thompson.
Tom graduated from East High School and worked at Welch Foods in North East for 33 years.
He had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed playing jokes on his kids and grandkids. Tom loved holidays and became a signature stop for family and friends on Bernwood Drive on Halloween. He was labeled as a "shopaholic" and enjoyed shopping no matter what he was searching for. Tom was a sports enthusiast and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He fought long and hard over the last month and a half to come home to his family through all the ups and downs in the hospital. Tom will be remembered for his courage, laughter, and loving spirit held by his family and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother and son, Robert Eppley, Jr.
Tom is survived by his wife Tracy (Stockton) Fullerton whom he married August 15, 2008; children, Mira Greer of North East, Alyssa Eppley of North East, Shana Finnegan of North East, Zachary Finnegan of Erie, Dustin Finnegan (Samanth) of Erie, Andrew Finnegan of North East, and Nicholas Eppley of North East; siblings, Debbie Markiewicz (Joe), Lori Marc (Mike), Scott Fullerton (Dusty), Paula Fullerton Perry, Jeanay Adamich (Ian) and Patrick Fullerton; 23 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.
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