Welsh, Thomas passed away on November 24, 2020 at the age of 63. Formerly of Smithtown, Long Island, Tom enjoyed living on the Florida Nature Coast for the past 6 years. Tom was the beloved husband of Patti Welsh for 28 years. He was predeceased by his brother John (Jack) in 2019, loving parents Bill (Willy) and Lenore (Lee), and beloved grandparents Meta and Hans Hausliagner. Tom was the beloved son-in-law to Joe and Mercedes Rehal, loving brother-in-law to Maria and Pete Hansen, Therese and Joe Gianonne, Francesca (Jon), Michele and Tom Kelly, Joe Jr., Michael Rehal., Regina and Matt Thoms. Tom was a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews ranging from Long Island to Florida and Tacoma. His loving cousins are Linda, Karen, Stevie and Karen Mengo. Tom played football at St. Anthony's High School and was Captain of the Connecticut Rugby Team. He kept lifelong friends then on including Timmy, John Nitz, John Hartman, Neil, Jim, Leo, Artie, and was predeceased by friends Tom Yoos, Billy Walsh, Bill Tonyes. Tom was a lifelong master mechanic and American classic car, and Nascar enthusiast. His passion car was restoring a 1972 Blue SS Chevelle recently. He loved to ride his Harley with his many friends in Florida.Tom was a loving, and generous husband and my best friend. A service was held at Clayton Funeral Home in Kings Park, NY. Interment is today at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Hauppauge.