Thomas J. Carmody, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was the beloved father of Alicia J. Farugia and her husband James Farugia. Born in Providence, Thomas was the devoted son of the late John Carmody and Florence (Patnaude) Carmody. In addition to his daughter, Thomas is survived by his loving sister Lynda Marzahn and her husband William; as well as his niece Kara Marzahn and her husband Thomas. He also leaves behind many dear friends, colleagues and his beloved cat Harrison.
A lifelong resident of Rhode Island, Thomas proudly served his nation in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. Upon his discharge from the Army, Thomas joined the Warwick Police Department where he served an additional 31 years before retiring as Major. While stationed in Korea, Thomas became passionate about martial arts and continued to practice throughout his life; eventually becoming a 5th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate. During his retirement, he enjoyed driving around Warwick, reading the newspaper at Conimicut Point, and spending time with cats. He loved all animals and was a strong advocate for many local animal shelters. Above all else, Thomas loved his family who will miss him dearly.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue by visiting the following webpage: www.scruffypawsanimalrescue.org/donate/
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