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THOMAS STRIKE Obituary
Dr. THOMAS ANTHONY STRIKE (Age 89)
On Sunday, January 21, 2018, the Lord took Thomas Anthony Strike of Kensington, MD to his heavenly home. Tom was born in Mount Carmel, PA to the late Anthony A. and Helen M. Strike. He joined the Army at 17, before entering Penn State Univ. where he earned a BS in Chemistry and Zoology. Tom received his PhD in Physiology with minors in Anatomy and Pharmacology in 1958 from Georgetown Univ. Shortly after, he married Lynn Ann Morrissey. Tom's working career spanned 42 years; 16 with Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) and his last 26 with the National Cancer Institute at the National Institute of Health. Tom was predeceased by his wife of 58 years Lynn; survived by six children: Anne Carter (Michael), Mary Goldstein (Jay), Kathleen Hayden (Jeffrey), Thomas M. Strike (Sarah), Tim Strike (Niza), and Sara Niemynski (Gregory). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 2 great-granddaughters and many nieces and nephews. Friends and family may gather at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 9705 Summit Ave., Kensington, MD on Saturday, January 27 beginning at 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SOME (So Others Might Eat) 71 "O" Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Thomas Wong
February 4, 2018
I would like to express my most sincere condolences to the Strike family. Dr. Thomas Strike was a kind, hard working family man. I was blessed to know him, and grow up with his wonderful family. Dr. Strike was always a friend to me, and the Wong family. We were blessed to know him. My prayers are with the Strike family.
Ann M Strike-Morgan
January 29, 2018
Tom was my first cousin.He was a wonderful person with loads of charisma. My deepest sympathy to his family.
January 28, 2018
I am sorry Tom for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Candace Roy
Gerald Sullivan
January 26, 2018
MARY,
My condolences on the loss of your father. I enjoyed the day he came over to Glenridge Street and we compared our expertise with our "Rollator" walker. Now he is with your Mother and they can take GREAT PRIDE in the family they raised. Rather than "Condolences" perhaps it should be "Congratulations". GERALD
Paul Baksi
January 25, 2018
Rest in peace, Uncle Tom. You will be greatly missed!
Peggy Balaberda
January 25, 2018
Your father is always in your memory and in your heart. Your Dad is having a good time dancing with the Angels!
Pat Angelis
January 25, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies to your family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, Patricia, Dale, Daniel & Christopher Angelis/Schrock.
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