Thomas Charles Younger
July 19, 1949 - December 29, 2018
Obituary
Younger, Thomas C.
MADISON- Thomas Charles Younger, age 69, of Madison, died on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. He was born on July 19, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Walter and Jeanne (Wick) Younger. Tom graduated from Carroll College, Helena, Mont. with a degree in Mathematics in 1970. He then earned his degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. in June of 1972. He started his professional career with NCR in Dayton, Ohio. Tom married Anita Marie Silvidi in Kent, Ohio on Dec. 22, 1973. They eventually moved to Monona, in July, 1979, where they raised their family. Tom worked in the Madison area designing medical equipment until his retirement in 2013. His awards include Nicolet Associate Fellow, 1986; US Patent, 1994, presented by the BOC group; Certificate of Achievement by the INOvent delivery system for Nitric Oxide Therapy; and Life Membership from IEEE, January 2019. Tom enjoyed running, cycling and competing in both with friends and individually. He was so grateful to his children for their love of competitive sports so he could attend ALL their events. Thomas is survived by his wife, Anita Marie Silvidi; children, Carlo Thomas (Kristin) Younger, Antonia Marie (Phil) Turnquist, and Mario Silvidi Younger; grandchildren, Cora Marie Turnquist and Lionel Li Younger; siblings, James, Mary, Bill (Jan), Chris, Greg and John (Vanessa). He was preceded in death by his parents; brother. Michael; and sister, Teresa Robinson. A gathering will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. A private burial service will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona. Memorials may be sent to: Gilda's Club Madison or UW Carbone Cancer Center Madison for their amazing work and support for patients and families. Tom's intelligence, vitality, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Thu Jan 3, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
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Lawren B. Kunz
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Tom was a wonderful, positive friend & neighbor who loved his family and was kind to all. He always had a smile on his face, and we will remember him as that caring, upbeat guy who pitched in at school and community events without being asked. We will miss him!
Lawren, Jeff Kunz & Family
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Rick Rueten
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I came to know Tom was a colleague at a tech company in Madison.
As a project teammate he was competent, professional and always had fun along the way.
More than that, he loved his family and was very proud of all.
He shared stories of children, grandchildren, Montana and more.
I will miss and remember Tom.
My sympathies to his family.
Rick Ruetten
Sauk City
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Frank Pease
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Tom, When we met just 4 months ago, after 50 years of walking separate paths after high school, I was hoping we would meet again next fall. But catching up, and saying "Goodbye" was good, and a blessing to us mates. Glad we got to see you one more time. Put in a good word for us all, on the other side. Until we meet again. Frank, HCCHS '67
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Jackie
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Dearest Anita and family Our hearts are broken with the loss of Tom. He was a wonderful friend so happy we met him and he was a part of our life. We will miss him desperately. Our deepest sympathy Love Peter and Jackie
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Muslim Tyebjee
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Dear Anita,
Please accept our condolences and may you and the family have the strength to overcome the grief. Our memories go back a long way to the early 80's where we enjoyed time together on and off work. And then I remember our meeting almost after 35 years in 2017. It felt like old times and I suppose that is what friendships are about.
With deepest sympathy
Muslim and Yasmin Tyebjee, Sunnyvale, California
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Nancy Gagnon
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Dear Anita and family, I have fond memories of Tom during our children's school years. He was always a pleasant and positive presence. He left us too soon.
Nancy Gagnon