- Was last known to be a teacher in the Washington D.C. area and notably reluctant to discuss his film career.
- He was an administrator for the Peace Corps in Liberia, West Africa in the late 1960s.
- He was attending parochial school in the Bronx, New York City, when he was discovered.
- Had a Ph.D in Education from Michigan State University.
- Served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
- Survived by his six children, Ann, Matt, Eileen, Kevin, Mark and Paul and 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
- All four of his grandparents were from Ireland.
- Tommy was cremated. His ashes were given to his family.
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