Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Tom Fries passed away on July 20th at the age of 63. He was born September 10th, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended St. Augustine’s Grade School and Bishop Hogan High School. Tom loved sports and visiting with friends and family.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus – Msgr. Peter R. Kennedy Council and loved the service and comradery. Tom also loved cooking at many of the events and the Tootsie Roll fundraiser.
Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Fries and his brother, Michael Fries.
He is survived by brother, John Fries (Lisa); sister, Paula Ising (John); brother, Steve Fries; and sister-in-law, Diane Fries. Tom will be lovingly remembered also by his 14 nieces and nephews and 9 great-nieces and nephews.
No service is planned at this time. Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs has been entrusted with arrangements. Memories of Thomas and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Sorry sorry, keeping the family in your prayers
I went to grade school and high school with Tom. My wife Carla (Hymer) would see Tom at St. E’s about every time we went to mass while in town visiting family. We spoke often and he was always happy and friendly. I’ll miss seeing him there. RIP! He’s in our prayers.
~ Rest in Eternal Peace ~ Your Friends from St. Elizabeth Parish
a great HS friend and also joyful everytime i saw him big chiefs fan and always living life
My husband, Tutor, and Tom were good friends back in the day but lost touch. RIP! Prayers to the family.
I am so greatly saddened by the news of Tom’s untimely passing. Tom and I attended Bishop Hogan together (Class of ‘76!), and we’ve had many occasions to run into each other in recent years to laugh it up and reminisce. I know that God has his plan, but this one…this one just hurts so very much. I wish peace upon the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved Tom, and I wish him eternal peace in the arms of our Lord.
Will be missed kind man I went to grade and high school with Tom! Prayers for the family
I graduated with Tom from Bishop Hogan High School – always a jovial guy! Condolences to the extended Fries family.
I knew Tom from St. Elizabeth’s Parish, Christ Renews His Parish Ministry, and Knights of Columbus. He was an avid volunteer for many activities. He was always funny and full of life! I’m saddened to hear of his sudden passing. I will honor him in prayerful remembrance.
God Bless your Family, our hearts go out to you, you all lost your dear Mother and now your Brother, we are so very sorry for your sad lost!! Much Love To You All 😞
In life we loved you. In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place no one can fill. It broke our hearts to lose you this way, but you are never alone. You’re with our family that went before you, the day God took you home.
Miss you, Uncle Tom 🤍
I’m at a loss of words and the world has last a special man. Rest In Peace my friend.