Celebrating the life of
Thomas W. Ware, Sr.
February 09, 1933 - November 05, 2010
Savannah - Thomas W. Ware, Sr. died at Select Specialty Hospital inside Candler Hospital on November 5, 2010 after an extended illness. He was devotedly cared for by his loving wife, Agnes, of 46 years until her death June 16, 2010. His loving children continued to care for him until his death.
Tom was born to the late John D. and Mary Whalen Ware. He lived in Savannah his entire life and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church throughout his childhood. He attended grade school at Sacred Heart School and graduated from Benedictine, class of 1951. He enjoyed his job at Morris Levy's Men's Store until he left to attend Springhill College in Alabama.
He then spent two years in the U.S. Army 1953-1955, and later served in the Georgia Army National Guard for 39 years 1954-1993, in the 118th Field Artillery Battalion. He retired as a Staff Sergeant, and on May 12, 1993, he received the Georgia Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor of Georgia. He has been a member of the Chatham Artillery for over 50 years.
In 1985, he retired from Kaiser Chemicals after 25 years of service, and then worked for the U.S. Post Office until he retired from there in the mid 1990's.
He married the lovely Agnes C. Casey on September 14, 1963 and her picture still produced a sparkle in his eyes just hours before he died. In his lifetime, he was a member of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, the Knights of Columbus, and the Irish Heritage Society. He attended St. Frances Cabrini Church.
He became a "Pop" on April 3, 1997, and "Pop" he will forever be.
Tom was preceded in death by his sister Rosemary C. Ware, and his brothers Dr. John D. Ware, Rev. Joseph F. Ware, and Jerome W. Ware, and his in-laws Cornelius J. and Elizabeth S. Casey, Josephine C. Doll, Mary C. O'Loughlin, Patricia C. Brown, and James J. Casey.
Tom is survived by his daughter Rosemary W. MorrisBen, and his sons, Thomas W. Ware, Jr., Jerome W. Ware, and Joseph F. Ware, along with the other sparkles in his eyes, his grandchildren Catherine E. Morris and Benjamin T. Morris. He is also survived by his brother Michael E. Ware Elizabeth, and his in-laws Helen C. Sumowski, Theresa C. Wilkerson Bob, Gloria C. Thomas, and C. Joseph Casey, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm, with a Vigil Service at 6:00 pm, on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Monday, November 8, 2010 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church with the Reverend Msgr. Francis Nelson, Celebrant . Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
The Ware children would like to thank Dr. Judith Porter and the staff at Southeastern Lung and Critical Care, for their awesome care for their father over the many years, Rhonda Anderson R.T.of Coastal Home Respiratory Co., and the wonderful staff at Select Specialty and Candler Hospitals.
Dear Mike,Elizabeth and Family Please accept our sympathy on the passing of Tommy.He suffered a long time and bore his pain in a gentleman's manner.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I just received the email regarding Tom's death. He and all of you will be in my prayers. I'm sorry I missed the service. God bless Pat
- Pat Casey, Atlanta, GA
My sincerest condolences at this time of your families’ grief. I have never had the pleasure to meet you sir but I know your son Jerome and if any of his qualities that I have come to know, reflect you’re own or what he learned from you then I know you were an exceptional man. Rest in peace. AR
- Allex Rendon, Carrollton, GA
I'm really sorry for your parents gone, but I know their are very happy together in the heaven. God Bless you for ever!
- Maria Eugenia Garcia, Carrollton, GA
We all will miss Uncle Tom. When he was well he was a happy go luck man. Always a smile on his face, like any true Irish man.In the end we all knew he suffered and when Aunt Aggie died, we saw that sparkle in his eyes left too.I know they will happy together & the family will welcome Uncle Tom with open arms.
- Cindy Stewart, Savannah, GA
Dear Mike,Elizabeth and Family Please accept our sympathy on the passing of Tommy.He suffered a long time and bore his pain in a gentleman's manner.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I just received the email regarding Tom's death. He and all of you will be in my prayers. I'm sorry I missed the service. God bless Pat
- Pat Casey, Atlanta, GA
My sincerest condolences at this time of your families’ grief. I have never had the pleasure to meet you sir but I know your son Jerome and if any of his qualities that I have come to know, reflect you’re own or what he learned from you then I know you were an exceptional man. Rest in peace. AR
- Allex Rendon, Carrollton, GA
I'm really sorry for your parents gone, but I know their are very happy together in the heaven. God Bless you for ever!
- Maria Eugenia Garcia, Carrollton, GA
We all will miss Uncle Tom. When he was well he was a happy go luck man. Always a smile on his face, like any true Irish man.In the end we all knew he suffered and when Aunt Aggie died, we saw that sparkle in his eyes left too.I know they will happy together & the family will welcome Uncle Tom with open arms.
- Cindy Stewart, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
