Posted on 01/18/2024
Thomas Richard Morse, 72, of Chester Springs, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at home surrounded by family following a 14-month battle against glioblastoma.
Born in Decatur, IL, Tom graduated from the US Naval Academy to become a nuclear submariner. His first assignment was the USS Nautilus and he ended his naval career as Aide to Admiral Kenneth Carr. He then earned his MBA at Wharton and spent his entire professional career as a venture capitalist in Philadelphia, lastly as founder of Liberty Venture Partners.
Tom was a Former Treasurer and Trustee of The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia.
He enjoyed traveling, hiking, sailing, swimming, and studying history.
In addition to his wife of 49 years, Jan (Smith), Tom is survived by his children: Henry “Hank” and Ellen Morse, both of Chester Springs; mother, Sarah LaCost Morse, Findlay IL; siblings: Rebecca (Daniel) Decker, Weston CT; Pamela (Philip) Lulman, Calgary Alberta; and Timothy (Lori) Morse, Shelbyville, IL, and many nieces and nephews. His father, Richard H. Morse, predeceased him.
Private services will be conducted at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to Penn Medicine’s Brain Tumor Lab Support Fund: By check: Brain Tumor Lab Support Fund: Penn Medicine Development Attn: Sheryl Garton 3535 Market St., Ste 750 Philadelphia, PA 19104 Please make payable to “Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania,” noting “in memory of Thomas Morse” OR The Eagles Autism Foundation online: (www.eaglesautismchallenge.org) please select the Donate tab, then choose “The Event”
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Downingtown, PA 19335
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