Born and raised in Fishtown and resident of Churchville. Thomas is the son of the late Margaret and Thomas McAvinue, Sr. Beloved husband for 51 years of Gloria (nee Pieczynski). Loving father of Edward (Angela), Maureen Wolf (Raymond), Steven Bebko (Deborah); grandfather of Conor, Kyla, Riley, Tyler, Patrick and Stefanie. Dear brother of James, Margaret and Bernadette. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday Eve 7-9 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 and Saturday 8:15-9:15 AM followed by his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 Gaul St. Phila., PA 19125 or St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd. Phila., PA 19116.