Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Age 60 years. Beloved husband of Silvia Martin-Read and the late Charlene Read. Loving dad of Sarah Mercado, Stacy Read (Chris Carlson) and Mario (Devin) Martin. Cherished grandfather of Charlena, Madden and Brayla; Alexander and Hailey. Treasured son of David (Mary) Read and the late Betty Jean Read. Dear brother of Martin (Louise) Read, Polly (Steve) Gerber and Mary (Dan) Wichman. Adorded son-in-law of Mireya Negron. Tom is also survived by nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, other family members and friends. Memorial visitation at the Funeral Home Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Visitation also Thursday 10:00 to 11:00 AM at St. Veronica Church, 4001 South Whitnall Avenue, Milwaukee. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Inurnment to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Throughout his life Tom enjoyed working on cars especially his 1966 Chevelle. He was an employee of Badger Oil Equipment for over 20 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 3275 S. Howell Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 414-483-2322