Thomas John Prendergast

Thomas John Prendergast, age 77 of Florissant, Missouri was born on October 9, 1940, the second son of James and Ellen Prendergast. He passed away on November 14, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Ellen Prendergast and siblings Ellen Connors and Bob Prendergast. He was baptized at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and attended grade school at both Blessed Sacrament and Ascension schools and graduated from Ascension in 1954. He attended St. Louis University High for one year and then St. Andrew High School and graduated in 1958. He then attended Harris Teachers College and received an associate of arts degree, then attended and graduated from St. Louis University with a B.S. in accounting. He began his working career at General Motors and left after about a year and went to work at Olin Corporation until his retirement. Tom lived a simple life. He never married but had a core group of friends who included him as family and whom he dearly loved, and of course a big Irish Catholic family. He never missed a family gathering and dearly loved his nieces and nephews and now the great nieces and great nephews. The little ones stole his heart and nothing pleased him more than playing with them, especially "stealing their noses" and listening to them laugh and scream as he chased them. He was such a kind and caring person and many charities were beneficiaries of his generosity as well as family members and friends. His brother, Jim, said "Tom never said an unkind word about anyone." He was a voracious reader and walked to the library every day. He walked all over the neighborhood and chatted with and knew almost everyone there. He loved playing golf until his back gave out. He is survived by his brother, James Prendergast (Maureen), niece, Ellen King (Mike) and family, nephews, Mike Prendergast (Tina) and family, Dan Prendergast (Ellen) and family, Jim Prendergast (Ann) and family, brother-in-law, William Connors and nephews Pat Connors and family, Mike Connors (Kathy) and family, nieces JoAnn Galakatos (Greg) and family, Katie Ostoff (Terry) and family, nephew Billy Connors (Sandy) and family, niece Sheila Munsell (Mike) and family, nephew Tom Connors (Francesca) and family, sister-in-law Helen Prendergast and nieces Julie Pace and family, Patty McCown (David) and family. Tom was truly loved and his family and friends will miss this special man.

Thomas John Prendergast

October 9, 1940 - November 14, 2017