Victor Thomas “Tom” Shahan, Jr., age 65,  affectionately known to family and friends as “Tom”, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy in Omaha, Nebraska.

Born on September 24, 1960, in Poughkeepsie, New York, to Carol Shahan and the late Victor Thomas Shahan, Sr., Tom grew up in Wappingers Falls, New York. He attended John Jay High School, where he served as Class President, excelled at wrestling, and earned numerous athletic and academic honors. Following high school, Tom went on to attend Motlow State Community College and then Middle Tennessee State University, where he graduated with honors with a degree in business.

Tom was known for his loving and gentle demeanor and deep devotion to his family, particularly his dedication to his mother and father. He was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed listening to music and had a passion for the game of chess, especially enjoying the competitive spirit and quality of time shared playing the matches with his niece and nephews.

Tom is survived by his beloved mother, Carol Shahan; his brother Patrick Shahan and his wife Rena; his sisters, Marjorie Shahan Bowen, and Teresa Shahan Milliken and her husband Drew; his nephews and niece Brian Shahan and his wife Sara, Andrew Shahan and his wife Danielle, Katherine Shahan, Lindsay Milliken, Alexander Milliken, Matthew Bowen and his wife Sarah, and Mackenzie Bowen; and his grand-nieces Blair Shahan, Darcy Shahan and Evelyn Bowen, and grand-nephew Isaiah Bowen.

He was preceded in death by his father, Victor Thomas Shahan, Sr.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10 AM at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Visitation with the family will begin at 9:00 AM prior to the service.  Family and friends are invited to assemble to honor and remember Tom’s life and gentle spirit. 

Interment will follow services in the Winchester Memorial Park in Winchester, Tenn.