Tom passed away early morning after a lengthy illness. He was a loving husband to Geri Winter for 63 years. Tom was the adored father of Bunny Jacoban who married Jim Jacoban, Peggy Patterson who married Ken Patterson, Debby Myers who married Brian Myers and Jennifer Smith who married Kris Smith. He is survived by his brother, Bernie Winter. Tom found great joy spending family time passing on his words of wisdom to his 10 grandchildren, their spouses, and 18 great grandchildren. Throughout his adventurous life, he considered many others as his sons and daughters.

Tom was born in Chicago, Illinois. He joined the Army in 1956 at aged 17 and obtained his GED from Hersch High School. He fulfilled his military duty in 1962. He drove an elevated train for the CTA, worked in aerospace, and worked with the Operating Engineers until 1984 when he began his disability retirement due to a catastrophic injury. Following a "no pain - no gain" attitude, he continued his hobbies including dune buggy's, camping, and boating. Along with his wife and kids he built a family oasis on the beach in San Felipe, Mexico. Tom and Geri raised their family primarily in Oceanside, Yucaipa, and Mexico. Tom and Geri moved to Yuma Arizona in 2004, where they found many additional loyal friends.

Services will be held on September 8, 2022, at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church in Yucaipa, CA. Mass will begin at 10 AM with a reception following at the Parish Center. He will rest in eternity at the Riverside National Cemetery.