Thomas (Tom) Storey

Dr. Thomas Patrick Storey, MD, MPH, "Tom," 62, of Havertown, PA, passed away on December 31, 2020 due to complications of cancer. Son of the late Patrick and Mary Storey, he was born on September 19, 1958 in Baltimore, MD. Tom was the beloved husband of Joanne Connaughton Storey and loving father of Kathleen (Katie) Marie Storey (engaged to William Grodzicki), Eileen Patricia Storey, and Patrick Connaughton Storey. He is also survived by his three sisters and their spouses -- Eileen Storey and George Record, Catherine (Cathy) and Dennis Buddemeyer, and Marion and David Biddle.

Tom was a lifelong public servant of the city of Philadelphia, who both cared for patients and directed the city’s community health centers. Dedicated to health equity, Tom worked with an outstanding team to ensure that all residents of Philadelphia had access to high-quality comprehensive primary care. A graduate of Harvard College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Tom then trained in internal medicine at the University of Rochester, where he met his wife. Tom was a lifelong fan of all Philadelphia sports teams, especially the Phillies, and was thrilled to celebrate the team’s two World Series Championships, first as a young man and later with his three children. Tom loved music and had a soundtrack for his life, always ready to share a perfect song for every moment with his dear friends and family. An avid gardener, photographer, and the always reliable weatherman, he shared his passion for the holidays and seasons with elaborate décor for every occasion. Above all, family was Tom’s ultimate priority, and his love and wisdom will be profoundly missed and forever cherished by his wife, children, sisters, brothers- and sisters-in-law, and fourteen nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dr. Thomas Storey Memorial Fund at the Mayor’s Fund for Philadelphia. All donations will benefit the City of Philadelphia’s Health Centers. Checks can be mailed to the Mayor’s Fund for Philadelphia attn: Dr. Thomas Storey Memorial Fund, City Hall 267, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Please note "In memory of Dr. Thomas Storey" on all mailed donations. Donations can also be made online at http://www.mayorsfundphila.org/initiatives/storey-memorial. A memorial service will be held at a later date when it is safe to gather together.