Tomas Edward Villiger, 84, of Easley, passed away preacefully, surrounded by family, on January 4, 2023. He was born January 23, 1938, in Dixon, Illinois, the son of Joe and Claire Villiger. Tom was known by all as a most loving, gracious, kind and gentle human being. Anyone who met Tom was immediately drawn to him. Those who were employed with or by him or later in volunteering were awed by his commitment and dedication. His passion for caring for others led him to a career in social work. After college, he started as an aide at a residential mental institution and retired as Deputy Director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services with responsibility for statewide child protection and welfare programs for the welfare programs for the agency's  90 offices. In 1996, Tom moved to San Pedro, CA where he was  instrumental in establishing neighborhood councils so that the widely dispersed communities within the city of Los Angles would have representation on the city council. He was recognized with proclamations from Los Angeles mayor and city council. While in San Pedro, he was active at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, implementing a social justice  ministry. . Upon moving to Lake Keowee in upstate South 'Carolina in 2008, he continued his commitment to the marginalized and underserved at his new church home, St.Andrews Catholic Church In Clemson. SC.  Tom is survived by his sister, Rita (Bob) Rao, Clemson, SC; twin sister, Donna (Karl) Hunt , Sheridan, WY, brother Tim (Nyla) Villiger, Nashville, TN, nieces and nephews residing across the U.S: Tiffany and Troy Villiger, Carol Engle, David John and Jeff Hunt and thier families. He is also survived by beloved bonus  sons Sid (Denise) Ruben, Columbus, SC and Kirk (Trudi) Weaver, Littelton, CO. A mass  will be said on Tuesday, January 17 at 2 PM at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Clemons, SC and he will be buried by his parents in Dixon, IL.
 

Tom was very active in Public Citizens and recognized by them and honored for his work.