Thomas D Moczynski

BRODHEAD - Thomas Moczynski, age 59, of Brodhead, WI, passed away on June 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and sons, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Tom was born on October 8, 1965, in Cudahy, WI, the son of James and Carol (Koenig) Moczynski. He attended the Oak Creek School System.

Following his graduation, Tom joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Long Beach California on the USS Peleliu. He spent the next six years sailing the Far East and South Pacific. Following his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, he later joined the Navy Reserve and spent a total of 26 years as a member of the U.S. Navy on active duty or as a reservist, eventually attaining the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8).

While serving in the Navy Reserve, Tom joined the Milwaukee Police Department spending the next 10 years as a Milwaukee Police Officer. During this time, he met and married Brenda Moczynski (Braun) of Milwaukee.

Tom was recalled to active duty in the U.S. Navy following the 911 terrorist attacks, working Navy Security. Returning from active duty he and his family relocated to Door County, and he worked for the Sturgeon Bay Police Department for the next four years.

The family moved again, to Brodhead, where he retired from the Navy Reserve, and became the Deputy Chief of Police. Tom served as Chief of Brodhead Police Department for seven years. Later, Tom assumed the duties of Chief Deputy of the Green County Sheriff’s Department. He worked there until his retirement in early 2024. His law enforcement career spanned 30 years.

In his free time, you could find Tom enjoying doing activities with his wife, Brenda, and his sons, Matthew, Joshua and Daniel. His passions and hobbies included cooking, grilling, preparing smoked food and gardening.

Tom is survived by his wife, Brenda Moczynski (Braun); his sons, Matthew, Joshua and Daniel Moczynski; his mother, Carol Moczynski (Koenig); and his sister, Caryn Moczynski (Danae).  He was preceded in death by his father, James Moczynski; and older brother, Jeffery Moczynski.

Tom lived his life in the spirit of service to others.  He was greatly loved and will be missed very deeply.

Please join us for a celebration of life at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.  A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Military honors will be observed at the SOUTHERN WISCONSIN VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY, 21731 Spring St., Union Grove, WI, at 2 p.m. on June 25, 2025. Friends and family are invited and encouraged to attend as able.    

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761