Thomas Walter Byrne

1924 - 2015

Thomas (Tom) Walter Byrne, 91, of Westminster, formerly of Baltimore, died peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Sunflower Hill Assisted Living in Westminster. Born May 21, 1924 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Josephine (nee Leedum) Byrne. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marian Jane (nee Allen) Byrne. He was a 1943 graduate of City College of Baltimore. He then enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in the South Pacific during WWII. For the better part of 20 years, Tom was the proprietor of Esso Service Stations in Baltimore. He also owned a home painting business. Mr. Byrne was very active in his church, serving as a Deacon with Catonsville Presbyterian Church and Perry Hall Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, spending time with his family, and Big Band music. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons Steven Byrne of Baltimore and John Byrne and wife Cindi of Westminster; a daughter, Jane Peterson of Baltimore; sister-in-law, Ann Taylor and husband Harvey of Frederick; grandchildren, Brendan, Caitlin and Kirsten Byrne and S.Sgt. USAF Steven Peterson. A Memorial Service will be held at later date, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Perry Hall Presbyterian Church, 8848 Bel Air Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236 or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, Westminster. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at