Neal Tucker was a prominent Wakefield businessman and the owner of Metalcrafters. He was interested in young people and was involved in many youth activities and was a former TSF Director. The fund was established following his death in February 1987. He was a member of the First Parish Congregational Church, the Wakefield Lodge of Elks, the Crystal Community Club, the Golden Rule Lodge AF & AM and the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Association of Boston. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and gardening.
Scholarship Recipients
2025
- Patrick Murphy — Saint Joseph's College, ME
- Nicholas Valley — University of Massachusetts, Lowell
2024
- William Garside — Roger Williams University
- Aidan Kraus — Boston Univ Wheelock Coll of Education
2023
- Emma Lambiaso — Syracuse University
- Owen McEleney — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute