_{Thomas K. Carmody, Appleton, age 64, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 15, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  He was born in Appleton on April 22, 1953 to the late Howard and Gertrude (Moyer) Carmody.  Tom worked as a maintenance manager at Electa Quinney Elementary School.  Prior to that, he was the Produce Manager at the Piggly Wiggly on Northland Ave.  Tom enjoyed thrifting, reading, music, fishing, photography, and sports.   He had a great sense of humor, and loved a good joke.  He had a presence that touched and enriched lives of all those he encountered. Tom appreciated a good nap, a bad pun, and playing cards with his family.  His greatest gift in life was his family, and he cherished his grandchildren.}

_{Tom is survived by his children:  Erin (Nathan) Lantz, Appleton; Nathan (Jessica) of De Pere; and Ashlee (Steven) Waldvogel, Menasha; their mother, Sandra Hartjes; grandchildren:  Elijah, Clayton, Carmadie, Jameson, Jaxon and Hunter; brothers:  Peter (Sandy), James (Marge) and Dave (Patty) Carmody; and sisters:  Sue (Bill) Patterson and Ellyn Carmody.  He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.}

_{Visitation will be held Thursday, February 22, 2018 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main St. Little Chute) beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will continue Friday, February 23, 2018 at ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH (1810 N. McDonald St. Appleton) from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m.  The Rev. James Lucas will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.}