Tom Nolan, Jr. (Tommy) was taken from us in a tragic automobile accident on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with mental illness. Tommy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 27, 1963, on the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul, to his father, Tom Nolan, Sr., and late mother, Carole Jeanne Nolan.

He led a life of intense suffering but never gave up. He maintained a positive attitude throughout most of his life. In his early twenties, he entered the seminary and was studying and preparing to become a Catholic priest. One summer break, while living at home, he met a lovely girl and fell in love. He struggled to discern whether or not he was called to the priesthood or to the married state. He eventually discerned that he was not called to the priesthood. However, during this time he also suffered greatly through the severe test of a chemical imbalance which led to a psychotic episode that changed his life forever. He was in the hospital for six months until his doctor was finally able to figure out the correct medication for him. Once that happened, he returned home but was never the same again.

Tommy is preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Nolan and four other siblings; his mother, Carol Jeanne Nolan, and his nephew, Brett Thomas. Left to mourn Tommy’s passing is his father, Deacon Thomas Nolan, his two sisters, Terri Thomas (Dan) and Kristy Moeves (Dave); his dear nieces, Nicole Grayson (Sam), Eryn Rice (Hunter) and Avery Moeves; his nephews, Tanner Moeves, Grant Moeves, and Luke Moeves (Brooke); his great-niece, Indy Rice and his great-nephews, Cash and Bowie Grayson. A visitation will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 10272 US 42, Union, Kentucky beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. A reception will immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers please consider having a Catholic Mass offered for the repose of his soul and helping a homeless person in some way. One suggestion is to make a donation to your local Society of Saint Vincent De Paul in Tommy’s name. Stith Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family by visiting www.stithfuneralhome.com.