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Thomas SOWINSKI Obituary
Manhattan College and Queens College. He is survived by a long list of friends. Reposing at the Leahy-McDonald Funeral Home, Atlantic Ave. at 111 St., Richmond Hill, N.Y.
Funeral Mass Monday 9:45 A.M. at St. Stanislaus R.C. Church, Ozone Park. Visiting hours Sat. and Sun. 2-8 P.M.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas SOWINSKI
Kathi Callan
September 20, 2014
Happy birthday my dear friend.
No doubt there's a big party going on up there today!
RIP. xoxo
Mary Anne Burke
September 6, 2014
Tommy you will be missed by many. You had a unique perspective on life that was at times brilliant,amusing or infuriating but always your own. You used the term neighborhood with more meaning and feeling than most.When you said someone was from the neighborhood it was a seal of approval. You left us too soon but it is comforting to know you passed doing something you loved but more importantly you spent your last moments in good hands surrounded by your guys from the neighborhood. Rest In Peace My Friend.
Jim Simms
August 23, 2014
Although I was not a good enough player to make Archbishop Molloy's team I did have the privilege of having Tom in my homeroom for four years. As good as he was he was always modest, a trait often missing from the modern athlete! RIP.
george karlon
August 17, 2014
r.i.p tom. a great athlete, good friend. it was a pleasure playing with you.
Bittan Family
August 17, 2014
Very sorry of this news!
Ed Waters
August 14, 2014
Tommy"The Bird" Sowinski was a unique individual, and one of the most honest people I ever knew. He was a great teammate,friend, and pitcher. Every time he pitched we thought we were going to win.I loved playing behind him, his command of his pitches was phenomenal ,but more importantly we will all miss him.RIP
Tony Letterel
August 12, 2014
Best control pitcher I had the privilege of playing with. The Greg Maddux of the 60's
Tony Letterel
August 12, 2014
Best control pitcher I had the privilege of playing with. The Greg Maddux of the 60's
Scott Matson
August 11, 2014
My dad always told me you were a "gamer and then some". Rest In Peace "Bird". You'll be missed.
John Silva
August 11, 2014
I can still see you pitching for Cyliar Post, in the OZ Park Little league. Tommy, it was great to have you as a part of my childhood, and also the endless laughs, we shared, in our later years. God bless you, and rest in peace......
Stan B
August 10, 2014
Best money pitcher ever,but more important, a dear friend.You will be missed my friend
Stan B
August 10, 2014
Best money pitcher ever, but more important,a dear friend.
Jim Healy
August 10, 2014
Loyal and stand up guy. Best competitor I had privilege to play with at SJU.
S B
August 10, 2014
Please except my sincerest condolences. May the God of all comfort bring you peace during this difficult time. Philipians 4:6,7
Jack Lyons
August 10, 2014
My teammate (St John's University) and roommate (College World Series, 1968)....You once told me, "Why lose when you can win?"....You inspired us to compete to the best of our ability...Thank you and may God bless you.
August 9, 2014
From the Queens College family, thank you for impacting young people lives. You will always be a Knight!
Tom Foley
August 9, 2014
Rest in peace Coach Sowinski.
Bob Hirschfield
August 9, 2014
Rest in peace my friend and thank you for the wonderful guidance you gave me as your young teammate at St. John's. You may have passed on early in life, but the memories of the "Bird" live on in all lives. God Bless
RoRo Martin
August 9, 2014
Tom was always a great friend. Only memories of very fun times, he has some catching up to do with Terrance. RIP Tom
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
August 8, 2014
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow "Jasper Maker" and the family at this time. Staff -- current and past -- are recognized, remembered, and prayed for. We are mindful of the service of these good men and women that comprise the Jasper "forge" that making us what we are. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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