Thomas William Reidy

September 15, 1942 - November 23, 2020

Thomas William Reidy, age 78, of Laurie, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. He was born September 15, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of William Joseph and Mary Agnes (Joyce) Reidy. On June 29, 1963, he was united in marriage to Kathleen Ellen Walsh. Together they shared fifty-seven years of marriage. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Reidy of the home; daughters, Patricia A. Reidy of Laurie, Missouri and Penny A. Reidy (wife Diana Villafuerte) of Chicago, Illinois; sisters-in-law, Josephine (Farina) Reidy of Chicago, Illinois and Rose (Wojcik) Walsh of Crest Hill, Illinois; brothers-in-law, Walter Gudaitis and wife Joyce of Las Vegas, Nevada and Donald J. Brazeal of Joliet, Illinois and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, William Francis Reidy, Julianne (Reidy) Shreve and Jane K. Reidy and a brother-in-law, Richard Shreve. Thomas served his country proudly in the United States Navy for six years. He served his community for thirty years in fire service, with twenty-three years dedicated to the Joliet Fire Department in Illinois. He was a member of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post 624 in Sunrise Beach and the Osage Community Elks Lodge #2705 in Laurie. Thomas was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus where he was a former Grand Knight. He was also a Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree and Commander of the Honor Guard. He was proudly associated with the Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem where he achieved the rank of Knight Grand Cross Holy Sepulchre. In his free time, he enjoyed wood working, especially creating furniture and scroll-sawing. He loved the outdoors and could be found camping around the country and boating on the lake. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the 2E nurses, doctors and staff at Lake Regional Hospital. We cannot thank them enough for the dedication, kindness, generosity and love for their patients. A memorial mass will be held at 12:00 noon, Friday, December 4, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Jeremy Secrist, Father John Schmitz and Father C.D. “Bo” Ryan concelebrating. Graveside services and inurnment with full military honors will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00-12:00 p.m., Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church, 176 Marian Drive, Laurie, Missouri 65037. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.