Thomas "Tom" Anthony Graham, 68, of Danville, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 28, 1952 in Danville, a son of the late Mary (Dea) and Joseph William Graham. He graduated from St. Joseph School in Danville, Danville Area High School, and Bloomsburg University. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
He worked for the Borough of Danville for many years starting at the Sewer Plant and working his way up to Danville Borough Secretary, retiring in 2013. He also served for six years in the United States National Guard and was a life member of the Friendship Fire Company.
He married Carla Ann (Sponenberg) Graham on May 17, 1975, and they spent 46 loving years of marriage together. He loved to play cards, especially pinochle, with the Sponenberg family, as well as weekly poker games with his buddies. Tom also loved to golf and was a member of the Frosty Valley Country Club and participated in the yearly Graham Golf Invitational with Tom, Joseph, Andrew, and Jeremy Graham, and after all these years is tied. He was also an avid New York Yankees fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Frances Anne Graham.
Tom was a true gentleman and was loved by all. He shall be missed dearly and deeply by his family and friends. In addition to his wife, Carla Graham, he is survived by two sons Matthew Thomas Graham of Danville, Andrew Curtis Graham and wife Jane of Danville. He is also survived by his siblings Joseph Graham and wife Elaine, Mimi Graham, Jamie (Graham) Becker and husband Eric, sisters-in-law Debra (Herman) Walter and husband Richard, Holly and husband William "Bill," Greenly, Jan Hendrickson and brother-in-law Kevin Sponenberg and wife Diane, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was also a devoted grandfather to his granddaughter, Leah, known as "Poppy's girl," who he adored and spoke with daily.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 68 Center Street in Danville, with the Rev. Michael Messner as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Danville. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM at St. Hubert's Chapel, located in the annex of St. Joseph Church. The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions can be made in Tom's name to the American Cancer Society at https://donate3.cancer.org/. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brady Funeral Home, Inc. Please share memories and messages of support at www.BradyFuneralHome.com.
He worked for the Borough of Danville for many years starting at the Sewer Plant and working his way up to Danville Borough Secretary, retiring in 2013. He also served for six years in the United States National Guard and was a life member of the Friendship Fire Company.
He married Carla Ann (Sponenberg) Graham on May 17, 1975, and they spent 46 loving years of marriage together. He loved to play cards, especially pinochle, with the Sponenberg family, as well as weekly poker games with his buddies. Tom also loved to golf and was a member of the Frosty Valley Country Club and participated in the yearly Graham Golf Invitational with Tom, Joseph, Andrew, and Jeremy Graham, and after all these years is tied. He was also an avid New York Yankees fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Frances Anne Graham.
Tom was a true gentleman and was loved by all. He shall be missed dearly and deeply by his family and friends. In addition to his wife, Carla Graham, he is survived by two sons Matthew Thomas Graham of Danville, Andrew Curtis Graham and wife Jane of Danville. He is also survived by his siblings Joseph Graham and wife Elaine, Mimi Graham, Jamie (Graham) Becker and husband Eric, sisters-in-law Debra (Herman) Walter and husband Richard, Holly and husband William "Bill," Greenly, Jan Hendrickson and brother-in-law Kevin Sponenberg and wife Diane, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was also a devoted grandfather to his granddaughter, Leah, known as "Poppy's girl," who he adored and spoke with daily.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 68 Center Street in Danville, with the Rev. Michael Messner as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Danville. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM at St. Hubert's Chapel, located in the annex of St. Joseph Church. The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions can be made in Tom's name to the American Cancer Society at https://donate3.cancer.org/. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brady Funeral Home, Inc. Please share memories and messages of support at www.BradyFuneralHome.com.
Thomas "Tom" Anthony Graham, 68, of Danville, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 28, 1952 in Danville, a son of the late Mary (Dea) and Joseph William Graham. He graduated from St. Joseph School in Danville, Danville Area High School, and Bloomsburg University. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
He worked for the Borough of Danville for many years starting at the Sewer Plant and working his way up to Danville Borough Secretary, retiring in 2013. He also served for six years in the United States National Guard and was a life member of the Friendship Fire Company.
He married Carla Ann (Sponenberg) Graham on May 17, 1975, and they spent 46 loving years of marriage together. He loved to play cards, especially pinochle, with the Sponenberg family, as well as weekly poker games with his buddies. Tom also loved to golf and was a member of the Frosty Valley Country Club and participated in the yearly Graham Golf Invitational with Tom, Joseph, Andrew, and Jeremy Graham, and after all these years is tied. He was also an avid New York Yankees fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Frances Anne Graham.
Tom was a true gentleman and was loved by all. He shall be missed dearly and deeply by his family and friends. In addition to his wife, Carla Graham, he is survived by two sons Matthew Thomas Graham of Danville, Andrew Curtis Graham and wife Jane of Danville. He is also survived by his siblings Joseph Graham and wife Elaine, Mimi Graham, Jamie (Graham) Becker and husband Eric, sisters-in-law Debra (Herman) Walter and husband Richard, Holly and husband William "Bill," Greenly, Jan Hendrickson and brother-in-law Kevin Sponenberg and wife Diane, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was also a devoted grandfather to his granddaughter, Leah, known as "Poppy's girl," who he adored and spoke with daily.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 68 Center Street in Danville, with the Rev. Michael Messner as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Danville. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM at St. Hubert's Chapel, located in the annex of St. Joseph Church. The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions can be made in Tom's name to the American Cancer Society at https://donate3.cancer.org/. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brady Funeral Home, Inc. Please share memories and messages of support at www.BradyFuneralHome.com.
He worked for the Borough of Danville for many years starting at the Sewer Plant and working his way up to Danville Borough Secretary, retiring in 2013. He also served for six years in the United States National Guard and was a life member of the Friendship Fire Company.
He married Carla Ann (Sponenberg) Graham on May 17, 1975, and they spent 46 loving years of marriage together. He loved to play cards, especially pinochle, with the Sponenberg family, as well as weekly poker games with his buddies. Tom also loved to golf and was a member of the Frosty Valley Country Club and participated in the yearly Graham Golf Invitational with Tom, Joseph, Andrew, and Jeremy Graham, and after all these years is tied. He was also an avid New York Yankees fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Frances Anne Graham.
Tom was a true gentleman and was loved by all. He shall be missed dearly and deeply by his family and friends. In addition to his wife, Carla Graham, he is survived by two sons Matthew Thomas Graham of Danville, Andrew Curtis Graham and wife Jane of Danville. He is also survived by his siblings Joseph Graham and wife Elaine, Mimi Graham, Jamie (Graham) Becker and husband Eric, sisters-in-law Debra (Herman) Walter and husband Richard, Holly and husband William "Bill," Greenly, Jan Hendrickson and brother-in-law Kevin Sponenberg and wife Diane, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was also a devoted grandfather to his granddaughter, Leah, known as "Poppy's girl," who he adored and spoke with daily.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 68 Center Street in Danville, with the Rev. Michael Messner as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Danville. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM at St. Hubert's Chapel, located in the annex of St. Joseph Church. The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions can be made in Tom's name to the American Cancer Society at https://donate3.cancer.org/. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brady Funeral Home, Inc. Please share memories and messages of support at www.BradyFuneralHome.com.
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