Fr. Thomas T. Brundage

Oconomowoc - Fr. Thomas Brundage of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, beloved pastor of St. Jerome Parish in Oconomowoc, was Born to Eternal Life on Friday, January 15th, 2021.

Fr. Tom was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin October 15th, 1962. He was the fifth child of Marie and James Brundage. His siblings included James Brundage, Bridgette Brundage, Gregory Brundage, David Brundage (deceased), and Ann Frailey (Brundage).

Fr. Tom was a graduate of Marquette High School, Marquette University (B.S.), St. Francis Seminary (M.Div.), and the Catholic University of America (JCL). He lived in Milwaukee, Cambridge, England, Madrid, Spain, Washington, DC, Palmer, AK, Eagle River, AK, and Oconomowoc, WI.

Fr. Thomas Brundage was ordained to the priesthood on May 20, 1988, and since then, Father Tom served in various assignments as a priest, as a team member of St. Gregory the Great Parish, Milwaukee (1988-1990), studied canon law where he also assisted at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, (1991-1992), Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee (1995-2003), editor of the Milwaukee Catholic Herald (2003-2005), pastor of SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Milwaukee (2001-2006), Judicial Vicar of the Archdiocese of Anchorage (2006-2015), pastor of St. Michael Parish (Palmer, AK), and Holy Family Parish (Glennallen, AK, 2006-2010), and pastor of St. Andrew's Parish, Eagle River, AK (2010-2015). Father Tom has also been the administrator of several parishes during his priesthood.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 995 Silver Lake St, Oconomowoc, WI. A Rosary Service will be prayed at 10:30 AM. Please allow enough time to arrive and get seated right away in the main chapel. If you are concerned about your health or safety, the service will be streamed on YouTube. A link is posted on the funeral home's website. Concelebrants Abp. Jerome Listecki, Bp. Donald Hying, Fr. Jerry Herda, Fr. Rob Kroll, and Fr. Jim Lobacz. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jerome Catholic Church are appreciated.

Fr. Tom will be missed by many.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Brundage

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Rev. Michael F. Michalski

January 13, 2024

It's hard to believe that that Fr. Brundage's third anniversary of death is soon to be remembered. I remember Fr. Tom as a very talented person who was able to connect with the right people to get things done. He worked with Rosemarie Feiza-Lenz in developing a SPRED program for persons with special needs which has grown to cover many parishes. He also worked on some of the renovations in St. Peter and Paul
Church and rectory before I arrived in 2006. He loved working in Alaska. I will remember him in my masses and prayers that day.

Jeff Nesta

June 20, 2023

I just learned of Fr. Tom's passing today. He was one of the pastors at SSPP when I went through RCIA in 2004. While he had a great sense of humor, it was his deeply meaningful homilies I recall the most. Bless you, Fr. Tom. You will be missed.

Rev. Michael F. Michalski

January 14, 2023

It is hard to believe that we are at the second anniversary of the passing of Fr. Tom Brundage. He had a heart for the poor and those disadvantaged. When pastor at SS Peter and Paul,he encouraged a parishioner to initate a new program of religious education called SPRED for special people. That program had already expanded by the time I became pastor of SS Peter and Paul. God bless you Fr. Tom. Rest in peace.

Rev. Michael F. Michalski

January 14, 2022

It's hard to believe that we are approaching Fr. Tom's first anniversary of death. I remember meeting him when Fr. Steve Lampe and I went to Mexico for a wedding of a mutual friend of Fr. Tom from the Marriage Tribunal. Rest in peace faithful servant of God.

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tonia

January 13, 2022

Peace. January, 2022

Caroline Hopkinson

January 28, 2021

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing, my condolences to family and friends. Growing up in Milwaukee I was friends with Tom's little sister Ann Kristen. I think we both looked up to Tom. So happy to read of his life well lived, and with much love as I read these comments. And glad to see the photo with his sparkly blue eyes! Bless us all.

tonia kountz

January 24, 2021

Rest in Peace, Fr. Tom, one of the great pastors that SS. Peter & Paul was blessed with. This is a thank you for being there.

Greg & Jan Erickson

January 22, 2021

We are both so sorry to hear about Father Tom. He was fun to be around and had a great sense of humor. You could tell he had a special place in his heart for Alaska. He will be dearly missed.

Vincent & Judy Bavisotto

January 21, 2021

We remember Father Tom very well and know that he will be missed not only by all of those at St. Jerome, his family and Vince & Judy Bavisotto
He was a great help to both of us and many others.

Julie Trafton

January 21, 2021

Fr. Tom was pastor at SS Peter and Paul Parish when my children were at Catholic East, which was our parish school. He gave our daughter Hannah her First Communion and he was a great cheerleader for Catholic East. I remember when he was sent to Alaska while at SSPP and him not so excited about it, but when he returned he had great stories to tell in his homilies! I wasn't surprised when he took a position there at a pastor. I will always remember him for his humbleness and his passion for justice. The Church has lost a great person and priest. Rest in Peace, Father Tom.

Rev. Michael F. Michalski

January 20, 2021

Praying for the repose of the soul of Fr. Tom Brundage who so faithfully served the Church in our country and in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Well done servant of the Lord.

The Griffin Family

January 20, 2021

Father Tom we will miss you. May God bless you and may Christ welcome you home a good and faithful servant. You remain an outstanding role model to young priests who affirm our faith; who live our creed and who firmly believe and live all tenets of the Roman Catholic faith. Intercede for us and for our young religious.

Liz Styer

January 20, 2021

As a teacher at St. Jerome School, I noticed many times when Fr. Tom quietly did extra-special things for the students. For example, his involvement in the 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. allowed the students to visit the Basilica ("America's Catholic Church") and, through essays he asked for about the Basilica, the students had an opportunity to reflect on their time at St. Jerome School and their Faith. When Mrs. Lane did her unit on the Iditarod, because of his love for Alaska, his involvement made the learning uniquely special for her 4th graders.
I'm pretty sure that, for Fr. Tom, a big part of Heaven is in Alaska. Rest in Peace.

Richard P Doucette

January 19, 2021

On behalf of the Doucette Family, I offer condolences & deepest sympathies to the Brundage Family.

Tom and I were classmates at MUHS and MU, and I shall remember him always as a kind and decent man. I was humbled to read of his life accomplishments, but not surprised Tom proved capable of attaining them.

May God hold each of you gently in the palm of his hand, as you grieve his earthly death. Know Tom is now in a far better place, and watching over all of you into eternity.

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