Background
Tarpey, Thomas Anthony was born on June 13, 1911 in New York City. Son of Patrick Joseph Tarpey and Ellen McGinn.
Tarpey, Thomas Anthony was born on June 13, 1911 in New York City. Son of Patrick Joseph Tarpey and Ellen McGinn.
Diploma, Parsons of Design School, 1934; postgraduate, New York University, 1936; postgraduate, University of Southern California, 1943.
Private practice, New York City, 1934-1938; designer, Lily-Tulip Cup Corporation, New York City, 1939-1941; design director, Frank Gianninoto Associations, New York City, 1946-1948; design supervisor, General Electric, Bridgeport, Connecticut and Louisville, 1949-1953; chief designer, Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, 1954-1958; private practice, Louisville, since 1959.
With United States Army, 1942-1946.
Married Anna Marie Kimmer, June 30, 1962. Children: Claire, Brian, Theresa, Kevin.