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1962
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2021
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Samuel Tom Obituary
He was the loving husband to Jennifer Tom. They were married on May 25, 1991.
Born on May 9, 1962 in Fairchance, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Samuel Peter, Sr. and the late Pauline Leilamae (Long) Tom. Sam served six years in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as an Infantry Medic, and 20 years in the United States Navy, ending his career as a First Class Petty Officer.
Along with his wife, Sam is survived by his two children; Samuel Peter Tom, III, Heather Marie Tom, two brothers; Louis Tom and wife Carol, Michael Tom and wife Barbara, four sisters; Patti Socling and husband Dennis, Peggy Varto, Pamela Elwell and husband Michael, Paula Branthoover and husband Alvin, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by brother-in-law Stephen Varto.
Sam loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, golfing, and most of all spending time with friends and family. He was passionate about hunting and fishing, which he shared with his son, brothers, nephews, and friends. He also enjoyed hosting and cooking for the Tom Family Annual Labor Day Party.
The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, Maryland 20838. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, 4103 Prices Distillery Rd, Ijamsville, Maryland 21754 where a graveside service will follow at All Souls Cemetery, 11401 Brink Rd, Germantown, Maryland 20876.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his memory to Fisher House Foundation or Donate Life America.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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