Darby – Thomas "Tom" Raymond Braverman, 72, of Darby, MT, passed away due to prostate cancer, Thursday, June 11, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 3, 1948, in Youngstown, OH, as an only child to Harry and Miriam (Gutman) Braverman. He spent his childhood in Brooklyn, NY, and went on to study philosophy at the University of Chicago. As a young adult he enjoyed backpacking throughout the United States and Europe. On January 15, 1979, he married Ann Marie Johnson in Reno, NV. As a couple they traveled extensively, living in California and Alaska, before moving back to his family land in Tyler Hill, PA. He later took an interest in computers and became a software programmer. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading, writing, discussing politics, traveling and playing the flute.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents.

Tom is survived by his loving wife, Ann; sons Matthew Braverman (daughter-in-law Kathleen Braverman) of Darby, MT, and Joel Braverman (daughter-in-law Tricia Mathew) of Chicago, IL; and grandchildren Delaware and Beatrix Braverman.

There are no services planned at this time, but the family spent time in remembrance of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather at one of Tom's favorite locations at Blodgett Canyon, MT.