Thomas M. Orth, 79, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, in his home on Emerald Isle, NC.

Tom’s service details will be shared once they are finalized.

He was born on February 10, 1947, in Kittery, Maine, where his father was stationed at the Portsmouth Naval Yard. This was just the beginning of a lifelong connection to the US military.

Tom was the first child of Ellen (Griffin) Orth and Eugene Robert Orth. He grew up in Mechanicsburg, PA, but also spent a meaningful portion of his childhood in Bellows Falls, Vermont, which was the hometown of both of his parents.

Tom attended Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, PA, and in 1968 he graduated from Mt. St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, MD. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps.

Tom had a proud career of over twenty years in the USMC, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He served in Vietnam during that war, and later had postings in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East, as well as in the states.

After retirement from the Marines, Tom based himself on Emerald Isle. He founded CRM Network, a very successful corporate relocation services business, which he ran until his second retirement in 2024.

Tom was predeceased by his parents and by his sister Margaret (Peggy). He leaves behind many close friends who remember him for his quick Irish wit, his charming self-deprecation, and his total loyalty.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Morehead City, N.C.