Thomas Fred Haddad, age 67, died peacefully in the comfort of his home on Thursday, November 12, 2015, with his three daughters Tufia, Holly, Briana (Fox) Haddad by his side.

Tom was born on September 12, 1948 in Duluth, MN. As the youngest of three, his immediate and extended family were his fishing, hunting and life guides. He served his country in the U.S. Army, enlisting with friends so they could embark together.

He asked her to dance, and then married Anne Christine Rothstein on May 12, 1973 in Cold Spring, MN. Together they raised three girls in a house filled with love, music, dance, faith, bountiful meals, after school and outdoor activities, and gatherings with family and friends.

Tom was the Wine Guy at Andy's Liquor. It was his hobby, vocation, and joy. His humble spirit, empathy, wisdom and kindness shined even brighter when he incorporated this passion with community service through charity wine events.

Throughout his life, Tom exuded love, perspective, courage and resiliency. He lived a rich life simply. He watched sunsets and cloud lightening with wonder, led by example that slowing down unveiled the beauty in every day, and with sincerity made dear friends of acquaintances and customers. He truly enjoyed the moment, unless it was before 9 am and without coffee.  To that point, Tom loved: family dinners, his classic Weber and Kingsford charcoal, MN sports, music (especially Bob Dylan), frozen or Mr. Pizza, chocolate chip cookies, a homegrown tomato, laughter and comedy, fishing with his buddies, trips to wine country and Parker's Notes, a game of cards, history and nature, Lebanese food, storytelling, his slippers, more coffee, a good bargain, picking out the perfect greeting card, being a grandpa, and living life guided by folk music lyrics. These traits made Tom the bright light in any room.

In addition to his daughters, he is survived by his sons-in-law Kevin Broadbent, Doug Herman, and Seth Fox and his grandchildren Jack, Luke and Beau Broadbent, and Anna Fox. He is also survived by his sister, Joan Huston; his mother-in-law Lidwina Rothstein; six sisters and brothers-in-law; and nine nieces and nephews. His wife, Anne, parents Fred and Evelyn Haddad and brother, James Haddad preceded him in death.

In lieu of flowers, please raise a toast to Tom. His family kindly recommends donations be made to the Anne C. Haddad Scholarship Fund with Lourdes Foundation in Rochester, MN or to a charity that honors his love of music, nature, history, and education.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30AM, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church  with the Rev. Msgr. Gerald Mahon officiating.  Visitation will be from 5:00PM – 8:00PM, Monday, November 16, 2015 in the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass on Tuesday.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Online condolences welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.