Thomas Earl Geary

Thomas Earl Geary, 77, of Southport, FL, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, May 15th, at his residence in Florida.

Born in Pottsville, on May 25, 1944, a son of the late Anna Miller and Earl Geary.

Tom was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. He was employed by Merrick Industries, Inc. as a mechanical designer. Following his passion for cars, he opened Salvagion, an auto dealership where he would restore broken down vehicles. He would then sell them to people in need for a very minimal cost. This was his ministry for many years.

Tom had a passion for music, was a talented drummer and played with several groups throughout  his life.

Tom is survived by his sons Thomas E. Geary, Jr. & wife Jean, Bradenton, FL and Stephen Geary & wife Nena, Lake Wynonah; grandchildren Victoria Griffin & husband Forest, Lauren Geary and Ian Hornberger; sisters Beth Pauly & husband John, Schuylkill Haven and Jane Geary, Sunland, CA; and a brother Mark Brown & wife, Karen, Texas.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 on Monday, May 23rd at Geschwindt Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc. in Schuylkill Haven with Pastor Jim Fidler. A viewing will be held prior from 10 am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Private interment will be held at Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.