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Thomas Lee McAllister, 76, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away August 3, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.
He was born July 21, 1945 in Rhinelander, WI to the late Ira and Judith McAllister.
Mr. McAllister graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1964. He worked for the City of Vero Beach as a Lifeguard from 1964 to 1966. He then joined the Vero Beach Police Department and from 1966 to 1990, Mr. McAllister climbed through the ranks to reach Captain of Patrol at the end of his tenure.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Donna McAllister of Vero Beach; daughter, Jennifer McAllister; step-daughters, Michelle Collins and Kristi Gilmore; five grandsons; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter, all of Vero Beach. He also leaves a son, a daughter, two sisters and several cousins.
A celebration of life will be held at Central Assembly of God, Vero Beach, at a later date. Inurnment will take place in Wisconsin at a later date.
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Amanda l Turner
August 5, 2021, 8:53 pm
HE WAS AN EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD MAN, HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM.
Cindy Haney
August 5, 2021, 11:02 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God give you peace while you grief your loss.
DANIEL GBROOKS
August 6, 2021, 2:30 am
Tom was a friend and classmate from VBHS Class of ’64. I remember Tom as a soft-spoken, caring person who was always “there for you”. My sympathy to the families. R.I.P., Tom.
Frank & Susan Barry
August 6, 2021, 11:13 am
Sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. We always enjoyed chatting with him as he cycled our neighborhood in Vero Beach. Our condolences and prayers to his wife Donna and their family. May you Rest In Peace among the angels of heaven Tom.
Ralph Cataldo
August 6, 2021, 9:59 pm
Having worked with Tom at Vero Beach Police Department when I was there from 1970-1976 I can tell you when it came to law enforcement he was what you wanted out there protecting you. Not mentioned is his obiturary was his career with FEMA. He was a Disaster Assistance Employee who worked in the security division as a Disaster Security Specialist (DAE). I retired from FEMA as a Special Agent, Security Specialist, Special Deputy U.S. Marshal and helped Tom get hired into the security DAE division. He did outstanding work at FEMA and worked many disasters as a security manager.
Ralph Cataldo brother-in-law and married to one of his sister mentioned in obiturary Linda McAllister-Cataldo
linda McAllister Cataldo
August 7, 2021, 12:23 am
i’m one of Tom’s sisters Linda McAllister Cataldo i’ve know Tommy for 73 years. we grew up in Minocqua Wi And to his dying day he considered Minocqua HOME. tommy grew up LOVING golf. our Grandma McAllister managed TROUT LAKE GOLF & Country Club. our dad played golf and Tom became a real natural and could have become pro. Tommy also loved surfing was in the track team at VBHS and also played racquet ball. he loved sports. Tom had a biological son, Dr Scott McAllister who is a composer of music at Baylor University and lives in Waco TX. HE HAS 4 grandsons from Scott. his daughter Kim Prevett also has some 3 grandchildren. tommy’s other sister Susan Knight now lives in Melbourne. Tommy was a very caring and loving brother. i have lots of good childhood memories.
Sue Wodtke Smith
August 7, 2021, 3:36 pm
Tom was a neighbor of ours when his family first moved to Vero Beach a long time ago. Such a nice guy. So sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathy to his entire family. RIP Tom.