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1953
DIED
2020
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Thomas Sokolowski Obituary
Tom was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Dolores Mikolajczak Sokolowski and a new born son Thomas C. Sokolowski Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Marian Troutman Sokolowski of Erie, Pa., and his son Clint Thomas Sokolowski and his wife Mary (Frick), and two grandchildren, Madelyn and Thomas "his Greatest Joys", all of Erie, Pa. He is also survived by his sister Patricia Williams and her husband Charles of North Carolina and many nieces and nephews, and good friends.
Tom graduated from Academy High School Class of 71. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged with the rank of SP4.
He worked as a contractor and owned his own business, Sokolowski Construction, then after 13 years retired from working in the PA State Liquor Stores.
He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the American Legion Post 571. Wesleyville, Pa.
He enjoyed his camp he built in Brooktson, Pa., and loved to hunt and go fishing out on his boat "The SS Maddie".
Tom was a devoted husband and father and a wonderful papa. He will be sadly missed and loved always.
In keeping with Tom's wishes, no calling hours or services will be held.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to UPMC Great Lakes Hospice.
The Carl A. Slomski & Son Funeral Home Inc., 2101 Ash St. is handing arrangements.
Please send condolences to www.slomskifuneralhome.com.
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Marcia Washek states
March 1, 2022
Marion, I did not know!!!! I am so sorry, I was looking for your phone number that you gave me....while we were both shopping at tops!!! I very much would like to talk to you, and have no way of getting in touch. Please contact me!!! Can you email me at [email protected], Please
I am shocked and so sorry!!!!
Nina & son Joseph Jordan
June 23, 2020
Sometimes it's hard to say what you really want say in words.
Marion, Clint and the entire Sokolowski family
Tom with such a wonderful, caring, a man with a giving heart of doing things for the neighbors shoveling, plowing when there were bad snow storm. He loved his family to the utmost. He face would light up just to see his grandchildren. So much he's done we could never thank him enough.
We Thank you Marion & Clint for letting Tom be there for us.
Rest on Tom
You will be greatly miss.
With sincere Love
The Jordan family
Christine Sokolowski Pesch
June 21, 2020
Marion and family. I was saddened to learn of Tom's passing. So many memories. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy.
Kathy Falkowski
June 21, 2020
Marion and Clint,
Im so sorry to read of Toms passing. As a longtime friend of the Troutman family that has had so much loss Im sending my deepest sympathy.
Pat Hoganson
June 21, 2020
Marion and Clint, I am so sorry for your loss.
Janie
June 21, 2020
Marian and family,
So sorry to hear of Toms passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Remember all the good memories. Miss you.
In sympathy.
Janie B
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