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Thomas Sochor Obituary
Norfolk - Thomas Stanley Sochor, Sr., 69, died suddenly Thursday, June 20, 2013. He was born in Ottumwa, IA on November 21, 1943. He was predeceased by his parents, LCDR Francis C. Sochor, Sr. and Elizabeth E. Sochor, his brother, Francis C. Sochor, Jr. ,his sister, Patricia Sochor, and daughter, Mary Lynn and baby girl Sochor. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte A. Sochor; his children, Beth White (Gerald) of Churchville, VA; Deborah Sochor and Thomas Sochor, Jr. (special friend Rebecca) of Norfolk, VA; grandchildren Jenna Van Delden, Ann and Connor White; great grandchildren Malachi, Indiana, Alice, and Lily Van Delden; brother Jack M. Sochor (Debra) of Va. Beach, VA; and nieces and nephews.
He served in U.S. Marine Corps, graduated from Old Dominion University and Norfolk Catholic High School. Retired from INS as a special agent after 23 years of service, also worked at NOB Public Works and Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He received the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America.
He was an active member of the following organizations: Police Assn. of VA (past pres.), American Legion Post 35 (past Commander), DAV Chapter 4 (past commander), Knights of Columbus 367, FOP#3, Norfolk Crime Clinic, Norfolk Master Gardeners (past pres.), CPAAAN, and IPA.
A Memorial Mass Service will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3401 Tidewater Dr. Reception following service at the Church. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at hdoliver.com.
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Debora Mosher
July 2, 2013
I met Tom through the Norfolk Master Gardeners when he was Project Chair of the Virginia State Fair. With his organization, dedication, and sunny smile, he lead many Master Gardeners to their first State Fair. All returned with great praise for the Fair and Tom.
I then worked with Tom at the NMG Booth at the Home-A-Rama this last fall. He was a trooper and told me to call on him whenever we needed help. We had good talks during that time and I realized how informative Tom was - on many subjects. I am so glad that our paths crossed and I am also sad that I will not be seeing him again. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
June 24, 2013
Tom will be dearly missed but never forgotten.
Leo Therrien President PAOV
June 24, 2013
Tom will be missed but never forgotten.\\Leo Therrien,President PAOV
June 24, 2013
Our thoughts are with you Charlotte and family at this time of this great loss. Prayers and blessing to your family.
June 24, 2013
It was an honor to call Tom a friend and he will be truely missed by all who knew and worked with him. He was eager to lend a hand and always made himself available when called on. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and be assured he is resting in peace. Ronnie Young Chesapeake Police/Police Association of Va.
Fran Testorff
June 24, 2013
Charlotte, My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Fran, from Betty's Hopefuls bowling group
Bruce Hierstein
June 24, 2013
I am very sorry to hear of Tom's death. When he was an INS Agent, he was always willing to respond whenever a police officer called him re a question about an immigration matter. As I was an NPD officer, our paths often crossed. My father was the OIC of the Norfolk Immigration office in the 1960s and my brother was a Special Agent in the INS, so Tom and I enjoyed talking about people we both knew within the INS family. While his retirement from the INS left a great void in the law enforcement community , his death will certainly leave a great void in the lives of all who knew him. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Bruce Hierstein, Norfolk Police, (ret.)
Thomas Webber Sr.
June 23, 2013
You will be missed Tom, good man and a great knight. Tiger
June 23, 2013
Tom was a big supporter of the Police Association of Virginia He will surley be missed by his Brothers and Sisters . Our condolences go out to the entire family. May he rest in peace.
Brian Hallman
Executive Director
Police Association of Virginia
Charles Cameron
June 23, 2013
So sorry to hear about Tommy's sudden death. I grew up with Tom and Frank and went to school with both of the Sochor boys. Enjoyed great times in both grade school and at Norfolk Catholic High. Later in life I worked with Tom while I was a Norfolk, Va. police officer and he was a federal law enforcement officer. Tom was a great man and I am proud and honored to have known him. May he rest in eternal peace in the Father's heavenly home. My thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family. Charlie Cameron
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