Thomas “Tom” Eugene Cahalan

Thomas “Tom” Eugene Cahalan, 66, passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, with family by his side in Pierce City. He was born in Monett on Sept. 11, 1959; son of Vincent and Patricia (Noose) Cahalan. He was a 1977 graduate of Pierce City High School where he played football. He married Melissa Inman on July 14, 1978, in Mt. Vernon. He worked at Wells Aluminum as a maintenance worker for over 20 years and also worked construction with Ralph Abramovitz and his brother Mike remodeling and building homes. He was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He harvested grapes and continued the family tradition of making wine.
Surviving him are his wife Melissa, of the home; son Tommy (Jessica) Cahalan, of Pierce City; two daughters, Elisha (Danny) Miller, of Pierce City and Jessica (Chris) Williams, of Pierce City; eight grandchildren; mother Patricia Cahalan, of Pierce City; three brothers, Mike (Nancy) Cahalan, of Pierce City, David Cahalan, of Pierce City and Bob Cahalan, of Neosho; two sisters, Sharon (Clem) Heidlage, of Pawhuska, Okla. and Tena Hornback, of Pierce City; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceding him in death are his dad Vincent Cahalan and a sister Carol Gollhofer.
Rosary service will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday,
Jan. 21, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pierce City, with visitation to follow until 8 p.m.
Memorial mass will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday,
Jan. 22, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pierce City, with Father Sanoop Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Pierce City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic School in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.   
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakinfuneralhome.com.