Thomas J. Noonan of Collegeville died peacefully with his wife and family by his side on July 17, 2026, from complications following a stroke in early July. He was 79.
Tommy was the loving and devoted husband of Susan (Hunter) Noonan, and together they shared 42 years of a wonderful marriage with all the happiness and challenges that went with it.
Tommy is also survived by his twin brother Jerry (Kathy, deceased) Noonan, nephew Eric (Casey) Noonan and their children Liam, Mia, and Cooper; brother Bill (Karen) Noonan, niece Maggie Noonan; sister Maryanne Noonan; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jan and Logan Bollinger, niece Pam (Rob) Gutelius, nephew Brad (Julia) Bollinger, and their sons Jackson, Aidan, and Nolan Bollinger; last but never least, his Labrador Retriever Winter. Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Noonan.
Tommy served during the Vietnam era, 1966 – 1968, in the United States Army, 2nd Battalion, 46th Infantry, 1st
Armored Division, and was extremely proud to serve his country.
He then went on to pursue a B.S. degree in accounting, taking 20 years of night classes to do so, graduating in 1989 from Ursinus College. Over those years, he was an officer of Thorngate Uniforms, manufacturer of uniforms for airlines and military academies. When Thorngate changed the direction of the company, Tommy went on to work for Montgomery County HHS, then finally became Chief Financial Officer for Parkhouse Nursing & Rehabilitation until retirement in 2014.
After spending time in Annapolis at the Naval Academy for Thorngate, he and Susan became interested in sailing. They spent many years cruising and exploring the Chesapeake Bay aboard their own sailboat, Sabbatical. They also loved all the family gatherings and vacations in Ocean City, NJ.
Tommy loved to meet new people and greet familiar faces, always with a smile and the chance to chat and share a story or two. If you were a stranger, it wouldn’t be for long, and when it was time to part company, it was usually with a handshake or pat on the shoulder with “take care, my friend.” He loved to sit in the yard with the dogs, enjoying the company of walkers and neighbors as they pass by or come into the yard to pet the dogs.
Our deepest thanks to Skippack Emergency Medical Services, the physicians and nursing staffs of Phoenixville Hospital, Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation, and Paoli Hospital ICU, Main Line Health Home Care and Hospice and Palliative Care Personnel who helped with the peaceful transition of Tommy’s final journey.
Rest in Peace, Tommy! We love you and miss you!
Services and interment are private.