Dr. Thomas J. Foote
WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA
Dr. Thomas J. Foote, 85, of Washington Crossing, PA, died on March 5, 2019, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. Born in Philadelphia, Thomas was a former Upper Makefield resident for over 50 years.
Thomas was as a 1951 graduate of Trenton Catholic High School. He attended Catholic University in Washington, DC, on an athletic scholarship and graduated in 1955. He entered the Air Force and trained as a jet fighter pilot.
After leaving the Air Force he attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1964. He married his classmate, Geraldine Locklin, in 1964.
Dr. Foote opened a practice in Newtown and continued offering medical care to the Newtown community for 40 years, and served on the medical staff of Mercer Medical Center and St. Mary Medical Center.
He was extensively involved in supporting the local youth baseball leagues, including Council Rock school district team sports. He later served as general manager for the Newtown American Legion Post 440 baseball teams.
After the untimely passing of Dr. Geraldine Foote in 1988, Dr. Foote continued his busy medical practice while caring for their five children. He married Sue Cherry in 1999, and continued to live and work in the community. He retired from his active medical practice in 2004.
Dr. Foote is survived by his wife, Sue; a sister, Patricia; brother, William; five children, Thomas Jr., Michael, Theresa, Peter and Rebecca; and 10 grandchildren, Matthew, Morgan, Sean, Brendan, Evelyn, Christopher, Jackie, Kierlyn, Daniel, and Genevieve.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, March 18, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon, at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown. Interment will be private.
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Swartz-Givnish Funeral Home
323 E. Washington Ave.
Newtown, PA 18940
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Published by The Times of Trenton on Mar. 10, 2019.

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CARL POZZANI

August 10, 2019

Tom and I both served together in Japan as young (very young) Air Force Lieutenants. This was 1956-1958 if memory serves correctly. We were stationed at an ammunition depot outside of the greater Tokyo area. Our squadron was composed of 4 officers and about 65 enlisted airmen. This was a compact environment so we became fast friends. I have often thought about those days and the good times we enjoyed, I fondly remember some of the trips we took throughout the country while Japan was still in the process of rebuilding its economy from the aftermath of World War II. After leaving the Air Force, we both went on our separate ways and lost contact with each other until about 10 years ago. Somehow, Tom found my contact info and phoned me. Since then although we live on opposite coasts of the country, we kept in touch from time to time. I remember that Tom has always said he wanted to be a doctor and that he was. My sincere condolences to Sue and family. I know he will be missed by all.

Mark Strange

March 18, 2019

Dr. Foote was a man of great strength of character. My friends and I were frequent guests in his home as we grew up, and we loved how Dr. Foote would constantly engage us in conversation talking about events of the day, and loved to hear and challenge our thoughts and opinions. He was generous, funny and a great story-teller, often sharing tales of his time in the service. He also loved to share his knowledge of medicine. My family and I express our deepest condolences for your loss.

You will see him again in Glory.

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Jim & Margie Barrett

March 11, 2019

Fondly remembering twinkle in his eyes & amusing conversations . Blessed to know Sue & him as friends & neighbors here in last decade. Requiescant in Pace

Susan Fusco

March 11, 2019

Dr. Foote was our family physician for many years in Newtown. He treated me, my husband, Dick and children Chris, Lauren and Amy. Later, he and Sue became friends with whom we socialized and went to local restaurants. I am now widowed and a resident of Arizona, but I remember Tom fondly as our doctor and friend over the years.

Anthony J Buttimer

March 10, 2019

My condolences to the family. Tom And I were room mates when we entered Catholic U in Sept 1951. He was a lifetime friend and a very good man. Rest In Peace T.

Don Miller

March 10, 2019

As a pharmaceutical (AstraZeneca) rep., now retired, I called on Dr. Foote for many years and also his 1st wife when she had her office in Levittown. Both very nice people! My visits to his office, although business oriented, were always comfortable and familiar. I am sure that those who knew him well will miss him greatly. RIP............

March 10, 2019

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1