Thomas Stanley Vernon died quietly on the morning of Monday, April 17.

He was born in Wilmington and spent his very early years growing up in a home his father had built for the family. He moved, along with his father, to Chadds Ford where he attended Unionville schools and graduated from Unionville High School in 1979. He attended Goldey Beacom College and spent his life accounting for companies in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Key Largo, Florida.

Tom is predeceased by his father John F. Vernon and his mother Louise Catts Prizer and stepmother Carlie Vernon. He is also predeceased by his sisters, Faye Levy and Drein Vernon, his brother Bruce Levy and brothers-in-law Bob Zimmerman, Drew Scharnagl, and Bryan Smith. Tom is also predeceased by his beloved dog, Jack.

Tom is survived by his two sons, Brett and Todd, the apple of his eye, grandson Rio and good friends David Egee and Tracy Keller, his sisters Diane Love (Ken), Linda Hicks (John), Cheryl Zimmerman (Bob), Ann Sanford (Bryan), Nina Locardi, Lindsay Levy (Drew), Maureen Gold and Jill Vernon (Tom). His brothers, John Vernon and Sean Vernon (Camille), his many nieces and nephews who loved him for who he was, a kind and caring person who would always offer a helping hand and advice when needed.

A celebration of his life will be held for family and friends on the weekend of June 24 and 25.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the SPCA.