Thomas Kneitel

KNEITEL - Thomas, formerly of Commack, passed away on August 22, 2008 in Deland, Florida. Tommy, who loved radios since he was a kid, turned his hobby into a career, writing numerous magazine articles and books for radio buffs. Known by his CB handle "Tomcat" and his ham radio call sign "K2AES" he was a well known figure in the world of CB and ham radios, and scanners. Tommy was the grandson of Max Fleischer, originator of the animated Betty Boop character and the son of Ruth Fleischer and Seymour Kneitel, an american animator who became head of Paramount Cartoon Studios. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Judith E. Kneitel; two sons, Kerry Kneitel of Speonk, David Kneitel of Paramus, NJ; five daughters, Sandra Logan and Kathleen Harris, both of DeLand, FL and Terri Kneitel Sauerbrun of Wading River, Robin Kneitel Cannon of Selden and Karin Kneitel of Deer Park; one sister, Virginia Mahoney of Chevy Chase, MD; and ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Skip and his brother Kenneth. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.