Thomas W. Ness, 68, of Wareham, passed away Tuesday, April 28, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Ness was the companion of Dianne E. Vance of Wareham.

He was born in Stoughton the son of the late Herbert W. and Judith A. (Lapplander) Ness Jr. He attended West Bridgewater Public Schools where he was captain of the baseball team, gymnast, star quarterback and track and field record holder. He went on to graduate from the University of Massachusetts with a bachelor of science degree. He recently retired from True Green, Plymouth after 18 years as a chemical engineer.

He is survived by his children; Stacie Ness of Falmouth, Sandra Lewis and her husband Nathan of Falmouth, Allyson Ness and Joe of Westfield and Bradford Ness of Wareham. He was the brother of Donna and her husband Bob Simoneau of Maine, Linda Van Ness of New Bedford and Richard Ness and his wife Tina of South Plymouth. He was the nephew of Arlene Holt of East Wareham, Priscilla Ness of East Wareham and Beverly King of Bridgewater. He is also survived by five grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews relatives and friends. He was the former husband of Judith Ness of Pittsfield.

Funeral services will be private. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Wareham Village Funeral Home 5 Center St.