Whitehead, Thomas E. fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, May 18, 2020. Beloved husband and best friend of Valerie (nee Musielak) Whitehead for over 30 years. Cherished father of David and Kevin Whitehead. Loving son of Myrtle (the late Earl) Whitehead. Dear brother of Connie (Don) Swaller, John (Sandy) Whitehead and Linda (Steve, Sr.) Raynor, dear brother-in-law of Vincent Musielak, our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend.
Tom was a man of faith, who enjoyed dancing with his wife and spending time with his sons, in whose accomplishments he took great pride.
Services: Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. on Fri. May 22, from 4-8 p.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception (Arnold) on Saturday, May 23, at 10:30 a.m. in the School Gym. Please have masks. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
So sorry I can not attend the wake or mass, as we will be out of town. Tom was a gentlemen and very kind.
So sorry I can not attend the wake or mass, as we will be out of town. Tom was a gentlemen and very kind.
My prayers and heartfelt sympathy is with you Valerie and sons and Aunt Mrytle, Connie, Linda, and John and their families. I have prayed daily that God will hold you near and keep you strong as you face these difficult days.
My prayers and heartfelt sympathy is with you Valerie and sons and Aunt Mrytle, Connie, Linda, and John and their families. I have prayed daily that God will hold you near and keep you strong as you face these difficult days.
So sorry for your loss praying for the family.
So sorry for your loss praying for the family.
Tom was a very special person who will be missed by so many. No matter how long or how little time you knew him, he made an impression on you that you never forget. I had the advantage of not only working with him but also driving sweet little David to school until the family moved off of Arnold Tenbrook. My condolences to all the family and prayers for strength as you go on with your lives without him. I’ll always remember his smiling face.
Tom was a very special person who will be missed by so many. No matter how long or how little time you knew him, he made an impression on you that you never forget. I had the advantage of not only working with him but also driving sweet little David to school until the family moved off of Arnold Tenbrook. My condolences to all the family and prayers for strength as you go on with your lives without him. I’ll always remember his smiling face.
God speed Tom, Prayers for your Family.
God speed Tom, Prayers for your Family.
Rest in peace Fr Tom. You were a wonderful, wonderful person and I have always looked forward to seeing and enjoyed talking with you at the synod.
God Bless
Rest in peace Fr Tom. You were a wonderful, wonderful person and I have always looked forward to seeing and enjoyed talking with you at the synod.
God Bless
Dear Family, so very sorry. Prayers for all. The Lord needed a very special angel!
Dear Family, so very sorry. Prayers for all. The Lord needed a very special angel!
MANY fond memories of Tom “Tiny” in the seminary as classmates. Terrific person with a very gentle holiness. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O Lord. Amen
MANY fond memories of Tom “Tiny” in the seminary as classmates. Terrific person with a very gentle holiness. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O Lord. Amen
Tom was a special high school friend. He was a good guy with a great sense of humor and a dynamic personality. We shared speech class and both enjoyed our assignments while most of our classmates did not. Everyone looked forward to his presentations as they were interesting, funny, and thought provoking. I am happy to see that he has had an accomplished full life with much love. Rest in peace dear friend.
Tom was a special high school friend. He was a good guy with a great sense of humor and a dynamic personality. We shared speech class and both enjoyed our assignments while most of our classmates did not. Everyone looked forward to his presentations as they were interesting, funny, and thought provoking. I am happy to see that he has had an accomplished full life with much love. Rest in peace dear friend.
I am so sorry to hear of this news! I enjoyed the time I got to spend with Tom at work conferences and meetings. We shared many a laugh over the phone as well. Your family is my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of this news! I enjoyed the time I got to spend with Tom at work conferences and meetings. We shared many a laugh over the phone as well. Your family is my thoughts and prayers.
I really enjoyed conversations with Tom. All were blessed who interacted with him.
I really enjoyed conversations with Tom. All were blessed who interacted with him.
Tom was a great supervisor and co-worker at the job center. I will always remember his smile and great attitude and how he was always ready and willing to help staff and our customers.
My deepest sympathy and prayers to his family.
Tom was a great supervisor and co-worker at the job center. I will always remember his smile and great attitude and how he was always ready and willing to help staff and our customers.
My deepest sympathy and prayers to his family.
I went to Cardinal Glennon College with “Tiny” and remember him as gentle and funny and holy. His humor was never mean-spirited, and his presence lit up a room. May he know the unbounded love and forgiveness of our Father!
I went to Cardinal Glennon College with “Tiny” and remember him as gentle and funny and holy. His humor was never mean-spirited, and his presence lit up a room. May he know the unbounded love and forgiveness of our Father!
My Uncle Tom was the BEST uncle a niece could ask for—he was super SPECIAL! I loved him dearly! My son told me the other day, “Great Uncle Tom will always be silly, funny and a great man to me!” I love you Aunt Valerie, David & Kevin —prayers for you all!
My Uncle Tom was the BEST uncle a niece could ask for—he was super SPECIAL! I loved him dearly! My son told me the other day, “Great Uncle Tom will always be silly, funny and a great man to me!” I love you Aunt Valerie, David & Kevin —prayers for you all!
I went to Cardinal Glennon College as classmates with Tom. Tom was gentle and kind hearted. He loved to laugh. He made me smile . I will miss his gentle sense of humor and life.
I went to Cardinal Glennon College as classmates with Tom. Tom was gentle and kind hearted. He loved to laugh. He made me smile . I will miss his gentle sense of humor and life.
So sad to hear this news. Tom was a great example for all of us at the Job Center. He served the State of Missouri as an employee with honor and distinction! I have missed his presence and leadership since he retired. I will always cherish our conversations and friendship. My sincere condolences to his family who he loved very much. God bless u Tom!
So sad to hear this news. Tom was a great example for all of us at the Job Center. He served the State of Missouri as an employee with honor and distinction! I have missed his presence and leadership since he retired. I will always cherish our conversations and friendship. My sincere condolences to his family who he loved very much. God bless u Tom!
I had the privilege of working with Tom. He was liked and respected by all. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family and all who loved him. I know there is a special place in heaven for Tom. May he Rest In Peace.
I had the privilege of working with Tom. He was liked and respected by all. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family and all who loved him. I know there is a special place in heaven for Tom. May he Rest In Peace.
I am deeply sorry for your loss but just imagine the celebration the moment the gates of Heaven opened up with family there to welcome him home
I am deeply sorry for your loss but just imagine the celebration the moment the gates of Heaven opened up with family there to welcome him home
Tom was a a very good man, a great boss, and a strong leader. His passing saddens me deeply. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Tom was a a very good man, a great boss, and a strong leader. His passing saddens me deeply. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Tom will be very much missed. He was a dear cousin with a smile on his face all the time. He was in my wedding and a hit on the dance floor at our reception. He had a personality like no other. Tom tell Uncle Buddy I miss him so much. Hugs for all the family.
Tom will be very much missed. He was a dear cousin with a smile on his face all the time. He was in my wedding and a hit on the dance floor at our reception. He had a personality like no other. Tom tell Uncle Buddy I miss him so much. Hugs for all the family.
Tom was a dear friend in high school. He was always a courteous gentleman, calling the girls Miss _____. He was a rare all around gentle, kind soul who never wavered even when bullied. We bumped into each other from time to time, as adults, and very briefly caught up on our family lives and what we were proud of. It was always an honor to be in his presence. I know he will be missed by family and friends.
Tom was a dear friend in high school. He was always a courteous gentleman, calling the girls Miss _____. He was a rare all around gentle, kind soul who never wavered even when bullied. We bumped into each other from time to time, as adults, and very briefly caught up on our family lives and what we were proud of. It was always an honor to be in his presence. I know he will be missed by family and friends.
Tom was a dear friend in high school. He was always a courteous gentleman, calling the girls Miss _____. He was a rare all around gentle, kind soul who never wavered even when bullied. We bumped into each other from time to time, as adults, and very briefly caught up on our family lives and what we were proud of. It was always an honor to be in his presence. I know he will be missed by family and friends.
Tom was a dear friend in high school. He was always a courteous gentleman, calling the girls Miss _____. He was a rare all around gentle, kind soul who never wavered even when bullied. We bumped into each other from time to time, as adults, and very briefly caught up on our family lives and what we were proud of. It was always an honor to be in his presence. I know he will be missed by family and friends.
Tommy,
Grief, I’ve learned is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes..as tears, the lump in your throat, and in the hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go. No one wanted you to go. I’m pretty sure Heaven has been waiting for you.
I’m not sure where to start. I have obviously known you all my life. I am very sorry I was unable to make it for your family celebration of your life. I have always thought you were so cool and laid-back. You always gave good advice when it was needed. You always opened your arms and was not afraid to give a big hug. Your smile was infectious. You may be my mom’s first cousin. Growing up figuring out the whole first cousin second cousin mumbo jumbo was not important to me.
What was the important is the memories I have anytime our family what’s around with you. I remember from a very young age going over to Grandma Gigi’s house and you used to live right behind her. Again always a big smile and full of positivity. When I heard the news I really was shocked.
I know you are a religious man, and God bless you! Sometimes I don’t understand why the Lord above takes such good people away so young.
I will never forget the many times you try to teach me to dance. Unfortunately I’m pretty sure I have two left feet. Every wedding we attended together I certainly wanted that opportunity. You are so light on your feet, it’s like you floated on a cloud. I guess that is how I am remembering amongst many other things.
So I hope you are dancing in heaven! You know my personal conversations how much I missed Mike Grandpa bud.
That was another phone call conversation that we talked about for at least 40 minutes. I grieved over losing Grandpa for a long time. So I certainly hope you both are having good conversations dancing down those golden streets through those Pearly Gates.
I wish peace for all of out family and your friends loved you, to remember and keep happy memories to help them heal
Losing such an incredible person.
Godspeed,
Alan and Earlene Gentles’ daughter,
Amanda, Dan, Abbigale, Charlotte, and, William Moroney.
Tommy,
Grief, I’ve learned is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes..as tears, the lump in your throat, and in the hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go. No one wanted you to go. I’m pretty sure Heaven has been waiting for you.
I’m not sure where to start. I have obviously known you all my life. I am very sorry I was unable to make it for your family celebration of your life. I have always thought you were so cool and laid-back. You always gave good advice when it was needed. You always opened your arms and was not afraid to give a big hug. Your smile was infectious. You may be my mom’s first cousin. Growing up figuring out the whole first cousin second cousin mumbo jumbo was not important to me.
What was the important is the memories I have anytime our family what’s around with you. I remember from a very young age going over to Grandma Gigi’s house and you used to live right behind her. Again always a big smile and full of positivity. When I heard the news I really was shocked.
I know you are a religious man, and God bless you! Sometimes I don’t understand why the Lord above takes such good people away so young.
I will never forget the many times you try to teach me to dance. Unfortunately I’m pretty sure I have two left feet. Every wedding we attended together I certainly wanted that opportunity. You are so light on your feet, it’s like you floated on a cloud. I guess that is how I am remembering amongst many other things.
So I hope you are dancing in heaven! You know my personal conversations how much I missed Mike Grandpa bud.
That was another phone call conversation that we talked about for at least 40 minutes. I grieved over losing Grandpa for a long time. So I certainly hope you both are having good conversations dancing down those golden streets through those Pearly Gates.
I wish peace for all of out family and your friends loved you, to remember and keep happy memories to help them heal
Losing such an incredible person.
Godspeed,
Alan and Earlene Gentles’ daughter,
Amanda, Dan, Abbigale, Charlotte, and, William Moroney.
I just found out about Tom going to Heaven, with this darn virus, everything is not normal. Also found out about Gloria’s husband.s My husband went to Heaven in 2002, sot i’ve been without him all this time, it is very hard, but it gets easer as time goes by. I will keep you & your boys in my prayers.
I am in an assisted living community in O’Fallon Mo. I need help with everything, can hatdly walk. I will miss the family reunions we had. So much fun. All my love. Pat Karolczak Schwartz.
I just found out about Tom going to Heaven, with this darn virus, everything is not normal. Also found out about Gloria’s husband.s My husband went to Heaven in 2002, sot i’ve been without him all this time, it is very hard, but it gets easer as time goes by. I will keep you & your boys in my prayers.
I am in an assisted living community in O’Fallon Mo. I need help with everything, can hatdly walk. I will miss the family reunions we had. So much fun. All my love. Pat Karolczak Schwartz.
My condolences to his family. I went to Kenrick Seminary with Tiny as we fondly called him. He was a gentle soul and always had an encouraging word. He befriended me at a low point in my life. So many fond memories of a great souled man. Had supper with him and another classmate from Kenrick about 5 years ago. Was glad to see that he hadn’t changed. He spoke lovingly of his wife and two sons. Will offer Mass for his soul. May he rest in peace.
My condolences to his family. I went to Kenrick Seminary with Tiny as we fondly called him. He was a gentle soul and always had an encouraging word. He befriended me at a low point in my life. So many fond memories of a great souled man. Had supper with him and another classmate from Kenrick about 5 years ago. Was glad to see that he hadn’t changed. He spoke lovingly of his wife and two sons. Will offer Mass for his soul. May he rest in peace.