Thomas R. Stewart, V, age 28, of Dunbar, PA, passed away, Friday, November 1, 2024 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born January 21, 1996 in Uniontown son of Annette Michelle Carey Wingrove and husband Robert of Dunbar and Thomas R. Stewart, IV of Smithfield.
T.J. was a graduate of Laurel Highlands High School with the Class of 2014. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Thomas previously worked at The Blind Association of Fayette County and T. N. T. Shooting Grounds. T.J. was very talented, he enjoyed many interests including: fishing and hunting, listening to music Chester Beningfield of Linkin Park, playing drums and guitars, collecting trains, avid Pittsburgh Penguin fan, family vacations, being on at the farm, BUT hockey was his TRUE passion. He played with the blind hockey league on the Pittsburgh Penguins blind hockey foundation, the Pittsburgh Rinos and the U.S.A. hockey as a goalie.
T.J. Had a big heart with a kind compassionate soul, who brought joy and love to those who new him. His memory will remain in the heart of those who were blessed enough to have been apart of his life. T.J. was loved deeply and will be missed terribly.
Left to cherish Thomas’ memory are his mother, Annette Michelle Wingrove and husband, Robert C. Wingrove, Jr. of Dunbar; father, Thomas R. Stewart, IV and girlfriend Vicky of Smithfield; brothers, Brenden Stewart (Taylor), Robert Wingrove, III,( Lindsey) and Alan Wingrove; sisters, Helena Wingrove, Brittany Sealy (Jordan) and Kari Wingrove; grandmother, Santa Maria Stewart; aunts and uncles, Heather Carey, Maureen Crawford (Bill), Melissa Drennon (Jerry), Becki Golden, Jeb Stewart, Dave Wingrove (Tammy) and Michael Carey and nieces and nephews, Lane, Gracie, Layla, Jamieson, Braylee, Jack and Hailey; his dog Latte and many cousins.
T.J. was preceded in death by his grandparents, Annie and William Carey, Thomas Stewart, III.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA where family and friends will be received on Tuesday, November 5th from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m. Visitation will continue in the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. followed by Prayers of Transfer at 10:30 a.m. A Mass celebrating T.J.’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fayette County Blind Association. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.
