Tom is a life long resident of Maywood now residing on East Pleasant Avenue. Married to Laura Hynes, over the years they have raised three Democrats; Kathleen, Matthew and Colleen.
After attending Queen of Peace grammar school, Tom attended St. Peter�s Prep and then St. Peter�s College. He received his law degree form Fordham Law School in 1980. Tom maintains his general law practice in the borough, serving the local community. .