Tom was born in Jamaica, New York to Robert and Mary Ann Hasenfus, the third of their five children. Growing up on Long Island, Tom achieved the honor of Eagle Scout and graduated from Syosset High School. Tom was an HVAC contractor owning his own company for several years in New York. He retired and moved to Port St. Lucie in 2017.
He is survived by his mother and four siblings, Mary Newhouse (Neil), Robert (Cynthia), Suzanne Meyer (Kurt) and Laurie Conway. Additionally he leaves eight nieces and nephews and his constant companion, Jessie, his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Tom will be interred in New York at a later date.