Thomas W. Hesselgesser, 61, of Slippery Rock passed away Tuesday at his home.

He was born April 1, 1951, in Grove City, and was the son of the late Dwight Hesselgesser and the late Marion Graham Hesselgesser.

Tom is survived by his sister, Barb Hesselgesser, with whom he made his home; one brother, Richard Hesselgesser of Springfield, Mo.; two nieces; and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Hesselgesser.

HESSELGESSER — A short memorial Mass will be held for Thomas W. Hesselgesser, who passed away Tuesday Feb. 26, 2013, at 9 a.m. Thursday at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Forestville with Father Kevin Poecking officiating.The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the William F. Young Funeral Home, 132 Main St., West Sunbury. The burial will be private.