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Col. Thomas E. Faley Jr., U.S. Army (Ret)

Tampa, Florida

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Col. Thomas E. Faley, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret), age 82, died on Sunday, September 18, 2022, in Tampa, FL. He was born in Somerset, PA to Thomas Edward Faley and Althea Jones Faley. He moved to Harrisburg in his teenage years and graduated from William Penn High School in 1957. Col. Faley initially...

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A great Leader and mentor.....he was my Battalion Commander, 1-26 Infantry, 1ID, in Germany...

He was a great American, a person that we could look up to.

I believe he served with my dad. I am so sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

We knew Tom and Sue from the day they moved across the street from us in The Oaks. (Loved seeing "the Wallet" and hearing him tell the story) They were both wonderful people. Whenever Tom would be walking his dog he always stopped to talk. After our children were grown and married he would always ask about them. Thank you Tom for being a wonderful friend, neighbor and for all you did for South Middleton Township (and our country)

It is with incredible sadness that I read of Tom's passing. I remember first meeting him when we moved into The Oaks and he left his business card in our door. He always remembered our names and whenever I'd see him on his walks with his dog he'd ask about our son and his flying career. He would also remind me that he remembered my Dad telling him the story of my Dad getting a flat tire in his Thunderbird a and not having a room for a passenger. Tom said he always remembered that when he...

Professor Faley was truly a man among men. He never mentioned his rank, awards, decorations, accolades, appointments or achievements. He was incredibly proud of his family, retrievers, and community. I am so grateful to have been lectured and instructed by the best. He made Saturday 08:00 Psychology class a learning adventure that is unforgettable. My deepest condolences to the family. Rest In Peace, Sir, yours was a life honorably dutifully, and fully lived.