Thomas F. Bailey, 87, passed away peacefully in Port St. Lucie, FL on January 6, 2024, with his loving wife, Carol, by his side.

 
Tom was born on July 8, 1936, in Albany, NY to Albert & Veronica Bailey.

 
While attending high school at Christian Brothers Academy in Albany, he was awarded the prestigious Thom McAn trophy, his bronze plated shoe mounted on a wooden plaque for his stellar performance as a halfback prior to his graduation in 1955.

 
Continuing his football career with a 4-year scholarship at the University of Miami, he received a BBA in Marketing & Finance in 1960 and his MBA from Syracuse University in 1973.

After retirement, he accepted a position with Carrier Corp. as Director of Contracts, again retiring after 16 years.

 
In 1997, Tom & Carol moved to West Palm Beach, FL where Tom pursued a career as an NFL Player Agent signing 6 football players to NFL Contracts. Then in 2001, he started his career as a Real Estate Agent where he developed a large client base for many years.

 
He was an avid sports fan, loved golf, always enjoyed dinners with family & friends and traveling the world with Carol.

 
We will always remember the way he laughed, the stories he told, the guidance he gave, his love & commitment to family and friends, the sacrifices he made and the fabulous husband, father & grandfather he was. He will be greatly missed.

 
He is now reunited with his parents, daughter Shelly and daughter-in-law, Susan.

 
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol (Cacchione), his daughter Kelly (David) Chapman, his son Shawn (Mackenzie) Bailey, 10 grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild.

 
Contributions in Tom’s honor can be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997.

 
Friends that would like to share a fond memory of Tom, or leave condolences for his family may sign and online guestbook at www.millenniumcremationservice.com.