Thomas Joseph Redgate, 80, son of John "Bus" and Mary Hollister Redgate, passed away peacefully in his home in Black Rock on December 15, 2024 with his loving family, wife Betsy and children Cara and Patrick, by his side. Tom was predeceased by his son Tom, his brothers John, Frank and his wife Iris, and Bill and his wife Ellen.

Tom was a graduate of St. Augustine's, '58, Fairfield Prep '62 and Boston College '66. During his school years, Tom excelled in sports, especially football and track. He was particularly proud to be a part of Prep's state championship team in '65. Following his graduation from college, he spent a short time working for a copy supply company. He and his brother Frank then started their own supply business in Fairfield, known as Xerographics. Their business grew to also include four copy centers located in Fairfield, Westport, Darien and Rye, N.Y. In 1994, Tom sold the business and began Redgate Town Car Service, providing airport transportation to Fairfield County patrons. During this time, he drove many celebrities from the worlds of politics, religion, journalism and the arts. If you were one of his lucky passengers, he shared his autograph book with you!

Tom loved power boating on Long Island Sound, Boston College football and NYC! He was a compassionate and generous member of the community, spending many hours volunteering as Director of Alumni Admissions for BC and as a long-time board member of the Thomas Merton Center. He is survived by his sisters-in-law, Nancy Redgate and Cathy Stone, and his brother-in-law Dr. Jerry Hemenway and his wife Carol, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend its appreciation to our aide,Joan, and to all the Carolton Hospital and Hartford HealthCare and Hospice caregivers who ministered to Tom so compassionately during his illness. We are also grateful to all those who held us in prayer during these difficult years.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00am meeting directly in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 149 South Pine Creek Road, Fairfield with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in OakLawn Cemetery, Fairfield. Friends may call Thursday 3-7pm in the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Tom's memory to The Thomas Merton Family Center, 1406 State Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605. To send condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com

Thomas Merton Center
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