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Thomas Willow

1933 - 2025

BORN

1933

DIED

2025

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Calvary Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Center

7101 Verner Avenue

Citrus Heights, California

Thomas Willow Obituary

Thomas Francis Willow, born May 3, 1933, passed away on October 21, 2025, in Carmichael, California, surrounded by his family. Tom was the youngest of seven children born to Polish immigrant Michael Wierzbicki and his wife, Louise Walczak. Tom enjoyed a long career as a public relation executive at Associate General Contractors before founding Willow Communications with his wife Joyce. In retirement, he volunteered with St. Vincent de Paul, the Knights of Columbus, and was a member of the Polish American Club of Sacramento.

In 1968, Tom married the love of his life, Joyce (Skoglund) Willow with whom he enjoyed 57 years of happiness. Together they provided joyful childhoods to Ellen & Nick, and developed lasting friendships with many fellow Sacramentans. He was always a loving, gentle and attentive man. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.

The funeral will be held on November 10th. 9:30 a.m. viewing and 10:30 a.m. mass at Our Lady of Assumption in Carmichael followed by reception in the OLA hall. Donations can be made to St. Vincent de Paul at Our Lady of Assumption.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sacramento Bee from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2025.

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Our Lady of Assumption

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Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Assumption

Carmichael, CA

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7101 Verner Avenue, Citrus Heights, CA 95621

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