Thomas Horace "Tommy" Wise

Thomas Horace Wise, 71 passed away on October 14, 2015 at Prince William Hospital in Manassas, VA surrounded by his family and friends. Born April 19, 1944 in Leonardtown, MD, he is the son of the late Joseph Edward “Eddie Buck” and Mary Ora Wise. In addition to long time loving friend Linda Burton of Manassas Park, VA Tommy is also survived by brothers; Joseph W. Wise (late Teresa Wise)of Manassas, VA, James W. (Barbara) Wise of Salisbury, MD and Mike (Brenda) Wise Bushwood, MD. sisters; Mary Ann Williams (late Stanley J. Williams) of Avenue, MD and Tina (Neil) Reed of Jacksonville, FL. Tommy served as a Merchant Marine, he enjoyed boating, fishing and spending quality time with family friends and his special joy “Mindy” his lifelong pet. Uncle Tommy was always a caring generous soul and will be missed by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 10:00AM in Holy Angels Church, Avenue, MD with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be; Billy Bowles, Neil Reed, Chris Farrell, Ken Cusic, Samuel Bell and Kyle Cusic. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311and/or Holy Angels Church, 21335 Coltons Point Rd., Avenue, MD 20609.