Thomas Charles Groshong, 63, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away at 6:37 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at his home. He was born April 24, 1961, in Granite City, Illinois, a son of Marion Bruce and Mary Kathryn (Myers) Groshong of Granite City. Tom attended Granite City public schools. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force as a security specialist. Tom loved people and never met a stranger. He lived in Colorado for a number of years. Tom worked for Southwest Auto Parts in St. Louis for several years until he retired with disability. He had also worked in construction, warehousing and security and loved riding and working on motorcycles. He also enjoyed spending time visiting Kampsville. In addition to his beloved parents, he is survived by his life partner of 15 years, Patricia O’Conner of St. Louis; a brother and sister-in-law, Bruce Marion and Laurie Groshong of Rydell, Georgia; a niece, Courtney Barrett of Dayton, Ohio; aunt, Jane Ann Vanesler of Collinsville; cousins, Dave and Michelle Seilheimer of Edwardsville, Susan Brennan of Huntington Beach, California and Michael and Samantha Vanesler of Granite City; other extended family and friends.
In celebration of his life, a private memorial will be held with family and close friends. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. www.irwinchapel.com