PORTSMOUTH—Thomas L. Healey, Sr., "Tom," of Portsmouth, VA, died November 23, 2019, at the age of 80. He is predeceased by his parents, Donald W. and Helen McGlynn Healey, and siblings Donald Healey, Jr., Patrick Healey, and Rose Marie Sorger.

Tom enlisted in the Navy and was stationed at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He was a news photographer for 40 years, retiring from WTKR in 2001.

Tom was an active member of Church of the Resurrection; a volunteer at Oasis Social Ministry; a member of Senior Friendship Bowling League and South of the James Seniors Golfing.

Tom is survived by his wife of 58 years, Trudy; his son, Tom Healey, Jr. (Robin); daughter, Susan Schmidt (Jerry); grandsons Kelley Healey (Jessica) and Bryce Healey; granddaughters Meghan Schmidt and Lauren Schmidt; great-grandson, Killian Healey; his sister, Roberta Troutt (Wayne); brother James Healey (Ellen); brother-in-law Cliff Frohn (Beth); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kevin Wilson and Dr. Dae Chough for their loving care of Tom throughout the years; to Loretta Massenburg, companion; and to the staff of Maryview Nursing Care and Bon Secours Hospice for the care they provided to Tom in the final days of his life.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, at Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Ln., Portsmouth. There will be a one-hour visitation prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Oasis Social Ministry or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.