Thomas K. McCabe, Jr., 35, of Girardville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, in Shenandoah.

Thomas was born in Pottsville on December 16, 1984, a son of Kimberly Ann (Spital) Houtz, of Girardville, and Thomas K. McCabe, Sr., of Frackville. He attended the Shenandoah Valley School District and  last worked locally as a short order cook.  He was of the catholic faith.

Affectionately known as "Bubba' and "Fluffy", he loved to make people laugh and was always the life of the party.

He was an avid Penn State and Dallas Cowboys fan and he also was also a fan of the New York Yankees.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kevin Houtz and Nicholas McCabe.

In addition to his parents, Thomas is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Tabie Jones of Tamaqua, and their son, Conner.

He is also survived by his sisters, Amy Houtz, of Pottsville;  Kristen McCabe, of Girardville; Meagen McCabe, of Girardville; Cassidy Houtz, of Girardville;  a brother, Eric McCabe, of Girardville and by his maternal grandmother, Genevieve Spital, of Mahanoy City.

Thomas is also survived by his extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 at 12 Noon at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home in Ringtown.

Visitation with Thomas's family will be held from 11AM  until the time of the service.

All guests are reminded of the protocols for social distancing and the use of face masks as mandated.