Thomas A. Laffey

Thomas A. Laffey, 79, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on July 11, 1944, in Hempstead, New York to Daniel F. and Betty (Bryant) Laffey.

Thomas graduated from Glenbard High School, Glen Ellyn, Illinois in 1962.  He then received his bachelor’s degree in Electric Engineering from Tri-State College, Angola, Indiana.

Thomas was an Automotive Technician for Angola Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, previously known as Dunham Motors in Angola, Indiana. 

He was proud to serve his country in the United States Air Force.

Thomas was a member of the Holy Family Episcopal Church in Angola, Indiana where he was very active.  He had also been a member of the Richland Township Advisory Board.

Thomas enjoyed going to Antique Engine and Tractor Shows.  He had several models that he displayed, including a 1926 Alamo and his oldest engine, a 1911 Monitor.  Thomas found most of his engines while going to garage sales.

He had traveled to Germany to work on radio towers.

Thomas is survived by his sister, Mary Laffey of Central City, Colorado and his niece, Brenna Laffey of Raleigh, North Carolina.  Also surviving are his church and work family and his friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Daniel Bryant Laffey and his nephew, Donovan Laffey.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, August 28, 2023, at Holy Family Episcopal Church, Angola, Indiana.  Rev. Tom Adamson will be officiating.

Interment will be in the Holy Family Episcopal Church’s Memorial Garden.

Memorials may be made to the Holy Family Episcopal Church, Angola, Indiana.