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1939
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2019
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Thomas Healey Obituary
Tom enlisted in the Navy and was stationed at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He was a news photographer for 40 years, retiring from WTKR in 2001.
Tom is survived by his wife of 58 years, Trudy; his son, Tom Healey, Jr. (Robin); daughter, Susan Schmidt (Jerry); grandsons Kelley Healey (Jessica) and Bryce Healey; granddaughters Meghan Schmidt and Lauren Schmidt; and great-grandson, Killian Healey.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 2, at Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Ln., Portsmouth, with burial immediately following at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk. There will be a one-hour visitation prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Oasis Social Ministry or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.
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December 4, 2019
Trudy & family: I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Healey's passing. I am also very sorry that I wasn't able to attend his service. He was a wonderful & funny man. He will be truly missed.
Much Love, Patsy & Butch Willoughby
Charles Hartig
December 3, 2019
I was saddened by the passing of an old and cherished friend and colleague. We traveled many miles together and Tom made every moment enjoyable. He was the ultimate professional, and a kind and generous man. I know God will bless Trudy and the family during this time of loss.
Doug Sesny
December 2, 2019
Tom was a friend and mentor to many a photographer. At news conferences he always set up a beautiful three-point lighting. A gift to those of us with only two lights.My condolences.
Doug Sesny
Tom in WTKR News Footage Archives
November 30, 2019
My friend Tom used a news camera and edited news footage with unswerving integrity. Condolences to his family.
Irene Copeland Upshur
Bruce Barry Higginbotham
November 30, 2019
Tom was a good friend first, and one of the best shooters I ever worked with during our years at TAR. I am so sorry to hear he's gone, and sorry I won't be at his funeral, as I have a minor surgery I must undergo tomorrow and no way I can postpone it. I'm sure there'll be a big TAR gang there and maybe some folks from 10 & 13; many were among his friends. Please pass my regards to all.
Ann Reilly
November 27, 2019
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Bernie Kirsch
November 26, 2019
My sympathy to Toms family. I had not seen him his days at WTKR.
May he Rest In Peace.
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