Thomas Tormey

Thomas Tormey

August 12, 1942 - March 28, 2026

Obituary

MADISON – Thomas William Tormey III, age 83, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Tom was born on August 12, 1942, in Green Bay, WI to Dr. Thomas W. Tormey Jr. and Marie Emma (Donovan). He attended Marmion Military Academy in Aurora, IL in 1960. After graduating, Tom joined the Marine Corp. He also attended La Crosse University. He married Beverly Clements on July 8, 1967, at St. Joseph the Workman in La Crosse, WI. Tom worked at Madison Gas & Electric for 25 years as a meter reader. He enjoyed antiquing and being a life-long learner.

Tom is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bev; children, Michael, Christine (Paul) Pietruszka, Matthew, and Andrew (Christine) Wiers; grandchildren, Hannah, Grace, Quinn, Angus, Tessa, Claire, Emma and Max; brothers, William C. (Jane) and Anthony D. (Kathy) of Denver, CO. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00PM, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 5001 N. Sherman Ave, Madison. A visitation will be held from NOON until time of Mass at the church on Wednesday.

A special thanks to the staff at Agrace Hospice for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army. To view his Obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N. Sherman Ave
608-249-8257

Events

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Visitation
Wed Apr 1, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
St. Peter Catholic Church • 5001 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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Mass of Christian Burial
Wed Apr 1, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
St. Peter Catholic Church • 5001 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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Rick and Betty Stanek
Friend •
We are sorry for your loss! With our caring thoughts and deepest sympathy! Prayers to you and family!
ST
Sarah Tormey
Family •
Papa T. You are going to be so missed. You were the kindest, funniest and lived life on your own terms. You always made me feel special and loved.
LT
Lynne Toseff
Friend •
To Chris and family of Tom. Hugs and prayers for you at this time. What a wonderful time to enter the gates of Heaven - during Holy Week. I am sure many memories of his time with you will be shared by family and friends for years to come.

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