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Thomas James Northcutt, Ft. Lauderdale Philanthropist, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sea Ranch Lakes, FL, Sunday, March 28, 2010. Born June 29, 1923 in Cincinnati, OH, Tom graduated Riverside Military Academy, of Hollywood, FL, and Gainesville, GA, and attended Miami University in Oxford, OH. After flight training at Pensacola, he became a naval aviator flying Grumman F6F Hellcat fighters from the aircraft carrier Randolph during WWII. Shot down once, he flew with Crommelin's Thunderbirds and was awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses and three Air Medals in addition to various campaign medals. Tom, a graduate of University of Georgia Law School, was a member of the Georgia Bar. Gravitating to real estate, he developed residences, shopping centers and office buildings in Atlanta and Miami. A track star in school, Tom's love of speed led him and his two sports cars to a division championship of the Sports Car Club of America. He was a founding member of Atlanta Country Club and Cherokee Town and Country Club and a former member of Adios Golf Club, Hillsboro. Tom moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 1977 where he met his wife at the Opera Ball in 1985. Tom was honored with the distinguished Impresario Award by the Opera Society of the Florida Grand Opera in 2001. He served on several Boards: the Opera Guild, Inc., the Ft. Lauderdale Council of the US Navy League, Freedoms Foundation, and the Broward Sherriff's Advisory Council. He was also a member of the Christ Lutheran Church where he served on the Council, the Royal Knights of Chivalry, the Coral Ridge Yacht Club, and a Virtuosi Supporter/Member of the Symphony of the Americas. He is survived by his loving wife KayeLynne; a daughter, Chris Northcutt of St. Simons Island, GA; four grandchildren, and one great-grandson. To honor Tom's memory, those who wish instead of flowers, may make a contribution to the Symphony of the Americas, 199 N. Ocean Blvd. # 200, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062; the Florida Grand Opera, 221 S.W. 3rd Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312; or Christ Lutheran Church, 1955 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306. Family will welcome friends for visitation, Monday, April 5, 2010 from 6 to 8pm at Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 4061 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33308. 954-565-5591. www.kraeerfairchild.com. Funeral Service will be held, Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 11am at Christ Lutheran Church, 1955 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Mar. 31, 2010.

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Walter Nauyoks

July 1, 2010

Dear KayeLynne:
Please accept my delayed condolences. I was away until now and only learned of Tom's death today. I embrace you and think of you with fond memories. Sincerely, Walter Nauyoks

Debbie Kuntz Mysliviec

May 10, 2010

Dear Mrs. Northcutt,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Tom many years ago through his son Jay, in the late 70's. Tom was a generous man, and a hero and he loved his children so much. Could you also please let Chris know that she is in my prayers? May our dear Lord God bless you and keep you comforted in the wonderful glow of the memories you have with him.

April 13, 2010

Dear Mrs. Northcutt,

I was so sad to hear of Mr. Northcutt's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So sad for your loss.

Fondly,
Christine (Bastone) Gill

Ralph Dearden

April 6, 2010

Dear Kayelynne,
Pam and I were so upset to hear of Tom's untimely passing. Know that we are with you in body and spirit and that he will be watching over you as well.
Love Ralph and Pam

Diana Kelly

April 5, 2010

Dear KayeLynne, TJ and I send our deepest heartfelt sympathies to you. We were so saddened to hear of Tom's passing away. He was such a fine gentleman and we enjoyed him so much, especially the Chub Cay tales. We will keep you in our prayers and cherish the memories in our hearts. Love, Diana Kelly

Summer Robertson

April 5, 2010

It was such an honor to meet Tom at the Tiara Ball last year. Your love story is amazing, especially how you met. I could hear that story a hundred times and still smile. I am so very sorry for your loss but you will always have an angel watching over you. Heaven has gained an American hero. You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Summer Robertson

April 5, 2010

Dear KayeLynne, I couldn't believe it when I heard of Tom's passing. I was looking forward to seeing you both again when you headed to PA. We prayed for you and your family in church yesterday and I also placed flowers in church in his memory. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Dawn Dietrich

Paul Glasser

April 3, 2010

Dear KayeLynne,
I was saddened to hear of Tom's passing. I still remember the great times we had as co-hosts of our squadron reunion in Cocoa Beach.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I sincerely hope that you will give me a call when you feel up to it. Again, my condolences and deepest sympathy.

Another Hellcat Pilot,
Paul Glasser

April 2, 2010

Dear KayeLynne,

Take comfort in knowing that you now have a special angel to watch over you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Roger Williams

April 2, 2010

Dear Kaylynne

I know in my heart that Tom was your heart and soon you will know Tom is always with you in your heart forever. Stay strong

Love Michele Kesian

Nancy LeBlanc

April 2, 2010

Dear Kaylynne
I am so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Opal Spencer

April 1, 2010

Dear KayeLynne,
What a marvelous gentleman Tom was and I am so glad that I met him. I was so sorry to learn about his passing and have had you in my thoughts and prayers. May God console you with peace, comfort and beautiful memories of your wonderful life together.
With love,
Opal Spencer

April 1, 2010

Dearest Kayelynne
Please know that we are with you, saddened by the loss of Tom
Wishing to comfort you I send you an unseen but powerful wave of blessing that purifies and clarifies everything in and around you
with love
Olga Olga & David Melin

Carol Harrison

April 1, 2010

Dear KayLynne, I know your heart is broken, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Love, Carol Harrison

April 1, 2010

KayLynne,
We are very sorry to hear about Tom passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Isa and Marvin Leibowitz

April 1, 2010

Mrs. Northcutt: I am very sorry to hear about Mr. Northcutt passing, he was a very nice person , my thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless You Marta

BOB FLORIO

March 31, 2010

DEAR KAYE LYNNE: I WILL PRAY FOR TOM TONIGHT AND I WISH YOU SERENITY AND PEACE. YOU ARE A LOVELY LADY AND DESERVE PEACE AND COMFORT. BOB FLORIO

March 31, 2010

Dear KayeLynne - we are so very sad hearing about the passing of Tom - he was such a smart and denified friend.
Our thoughts are with you and Tom.
Very best from Betty and Joe Lynch

Beverly Di Nunzio

March 31, 2010

Dear KayeLynne, Nick and I were so sadden to hear of your great loss. Tom will be greatly missed by family and friends. We so enjoyed our cruise together. You and Tom were such a loving couple. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I will be unable to attend the services because I am in Ohio due to my daughter's illness.
Love,
Beverly and Nick Di Nunzio

Isobel Sturgeon

March 31, 2010

Dear KayeLynne,
You and Tom are in our thoughts constantly. Roger and I will always remember his warm smile. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Carol Frei

March 31, 2010

KayeLynne,
We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Tom. You were such an outstanding couple; generous to the community; and an inspiration of married love which we all witnessed. We will always remember the trip to Miami for the Cleveland Orchestra after having wine and cheese on your beautiful patio overlooking the lake.
Carol and Rudy Frei

March 31, 2010

Dear KayeLynne,

My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Best regards,
Eric Koskoff

Melanie Camp

March 31, 2010

Kayelynne,
Following you and Tom Saturday night from the CRYC, I thought to myself; what a beautiful couple and how fortunate you were to have each other. Tom has always greeted me with such warmth and kindness and I will always treasure that in his memory. I am saddened by the loss of the "most gallant man in Fort Lauderdale". We will miss him. May God grant you solace knowing how much you meant to him...his eyes showed his love for you!
Melanie

March 31, 2010

Dearest KayeLynne,

David and I treasure the time we were able to spend knowing Tom. A true gentleman and hero to this country. The world feels a big empty with his passing which will be filled with your kind and loving spirit.

Fondly,
Sally & David Alshouse

March 31, 2010

Kayelynn, I am so upset to hear of Tom's passing. Please know you are in my heart, and my prayers.
Sincerely,
Jayne Bailey Holland

March 31, 2010

Alan and I are saddened to learn of Tom`s recent passing. He was a kind and personable gentleman. I remember how you both loved the beach.........seashells remind us that every living thing leaves something beautiful behind. May you have happier days in the near future.

Betsy and Alan N. Weiner

Pat Goettsche

March 31, 2010

Kaylynne,

Wayne and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We will cherish the memories of our dinner together last September. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat Goettsche

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