Bryon, Fr. Thomas C. – Born Sept. 27, 1937, passed to eternal life March 17, 2026. Beloved son of the late Eugene J. and Marion F. Bryon; dear brother and brother-in-law of James C. Bryon (Eliane); dear uncle of Daniel Bryon and Thiago Bryon; beloved confessor, coach, friend and inspiration to many. Father Bryon, ordained in 1963, was a retired priest who actively served the Archdiocese of St. Louis for over 50 years. He served as associate pastor at numerous parishes in St. Louis, including St. William, Church of the Magdalen, St. Jerome, St. Dominic Savio, Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Gerard Majella. In 2008, Father Bryon founded Caritas Connections, Inc., a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the mission of connecting those who have with those who need, providing delivery of donated food, staples, clothing and personal care items free of charge to numerous food pantries and outreach programs throughout the St. Louis area. Father Bryon donated his body to St. Louis University School of Medicine.
There will be a Memorial Mass in honor of Father Bryon at St. Gerard Majella Church (Ballas Road at Dougherty Ferry Road) on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Caritas Connections, Inc. (www.caritasconnections.com).