Born May 21, 1924 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Josephine (nee Leedum) Byrne. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marian Jane (nee Allen) Byrne.
He was a 1943 graduate of City College of Baltimore. He then enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in the South Pacific during WWII. For the better part of 20 years, Tom was the proprietor of Esso Service Stations in Baltimore. He also owned a home painting business. Mr. Byrne was very active in his church, serving as a Deacon with Catonsville Presbyterian Church and Perry Hall Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, spending time with his family, and Big Band music.
Surviving in addition to his wife are sons Steven Byrne of Baltimore and John Byrne and wife Cindi of Westminster; a daughter, Jane Peterson of Baltimore; sister-in-law, Ann Taylor and husband Harvey of Frederick; grandchildren, Brendan, Caitlin and Kirsten Byrne, S.Sgt. USAF Steven Peterson; and three nieces. He was predeceased by his brother, John “Jack”, a sister-in-law, Lee Byrne and two nieces.
A joint memorial service to celebrate Marian and Tom’s life will be held on what would have been their 69th wedding anniversary, October 18, 2015 at Perry Hall Presbyterian Church 8848 Belair Road, Nottingham, Md. 21236 on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 10:30 am, with Pastor Ron Kruzel officiating. Private burial in Woodlawn Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Perry Hall Presbyterian Church, 8848 Bel Air Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home in Westminster, MD.