Thomas ‘Tom’ A. Carreno

JULY 7, 1947 - FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Thomas ‘Tom’ A. Carreno, 76, of Topeka, passed away on February 27, 2024,
at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.

He was born on July 7, 1947, to David and Peggy (Penrod) Carreno in Topeka
Kansas. Tom graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1966.
Tom was a Drywall Finisher his entire life. He was a member of the Painters
Union #96. He was married for 48 years to Vicki Hunter. Tom is survived
by his wife Vicki; two daughters, Kim Mulford of Delia and Randee Jean
Carreno of Topeka. He is also survived by two sisters, Tereasa Hall and
Margaret Carreno of Topeka. Three brothers David, Byron and Randy all
from the Topeka area. Three foster brothers, Norman Patterson, Ricky
Patterson of Kansas City and Gary Patterson of Topeka. Tom was preceded in
death by his parents, his brother Marty, his sister Jessica Carreno, foster
brother Officer Tony Patterson and his grandson Dylan Mulford.
Tom was a very good athlete playing football in High School and baseball
when he was going up. He was scouted by the St. Louis baseball organization
when he was a teenager but was not drafted due to a knee injury he got
playing football in High School. He was a player/manager for the Topeka
Bandits Slow Pitch team for several years. He was a fan of the Kansas City
Chiefs and Royals. He also enjoyed hockey and supported the Topeka Road
Runners and the Topeka Pilots. After retiring he became an avid golfer
playing almost every day.

Tom had many friends and he was always ready to help family and friends.
You could always count on him to help. He will be greatly missed by all.

Visitation Will be at 10:00 am on March 9, 2024 , at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M., March 9, 2024, at Prince of
Peace Lutheran Church at 3625 SW Wanamaker Road.  Lunch will be following the service at 12:00 pm.

In Tom’s memory, donations can be made to Helping Hands Humane
Society.