Thomas Joseph Stark, beloved husband of 58 years to Ann Theresa (nee Schmitz) Stark. Devoted father of Terri (John) Perrino, Kristi (Rick) Drout, Peggi (Mike) O'Donoghue and Bethi (Derek) Kautzmann. Loving grandfather of Nico, Josie (Nolan), Riki (Lee), Noah, Shaun (Virginia), Sara (Lee), Joey, Rusty, Lance, and Derek. Great grandfather of Roman, Paige, the late Macy Annabelle, Lucas, and Sloane. Dear brother of Mary Jane (Tony) Esposito and the late Nick (Bea) Stark II. Cherished relative and friend to many and adored teacher to a diverse legion of inspired students. Tom was a lifelong educator and founding father of Cincinnati Technical College (now Cincinnati State). He was a devoted family man and devout Catholic who volunteered his time with undivided attention, his talent in ways immeasurable, and the treasure of his unwavering faith to all whom he encountered, especially the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and other faith sharing groups. Tom passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the age of 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Clare Church, 1443 Cedar Ave. on Saturday (August 7) at 10:30am. Mass will be live streamed at https://www.saintclareparish.org/livestream . Visitation and celebration immediately following Mass at St. Clare. Service at the cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tom Stark Memorial Scholarship Fund (scroll down to locate drop down and select, or mail check to college with fund in memo) or the Society of St. Vincent de Paul . Special condolences may be expressed at frederickfh.com