He was the son of the late Hugh S. Sanford and Dorothy Reben Sanford. Tom graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in 1963. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
He was proud to serve his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force for 30 years. Following retirement from the military, Tom worked for the PA Department of Corrections and pursued his passion for Cadillacs as an employee of Faulkner Cadillac. Tom was known for his strong sense of responsibility but also loved a good joke.
Tom married Judi Secrest on January 4, 1969. They celebrated their 56th Anniversary this year. Tom was a devoted husband and best friend to Judi. He was predeceased by their son, Scott. Tom also was passionate about music and was an avid collector throughout his life.
In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by his sisters; Sandra Gribbin (Joseph), Barbara Lefko (John) and brother-in-law Ken Szumski. He is additionally survived by his nephews; David Szumski (Syd) and Matthew Gribbin (Kristen) and one niece, Kate Kauffmann (Fred). Tom is also survived by multiple cousins.
In lieu of flowers the family has kindly suggested that contributions be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the charity of your choice.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday March 27, 2025, at 11am at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3435 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011. A visitation will precede the service at 10am at the church. Internment will immediately follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Rd, Annville, PA 17003.
Those who wish to attend the funeral mass virtually can do so by using the following links to Good Shepherd Catholic Church:
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