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Thomas Warren Hohlweck Jr.
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Thomas Hohlweck Obituary
Boys will have their toys, and Thomas Warren Hohlweck Jr. had his. Starting with a used Fiat in high school, Mr. Hohlweck loved to tool around in racy vehicles, although he could not be described as a racy driver. "He liked to rev the engine but he was no speedster," said his wife, Pamela. "In fact, he was the best driver I ever met."
Cars alone could not keep Mr. Hohlweck's attention when he wasn't working at Aon Risk Services as a vice president. There were the daily jogs through Battery Park, the weekend tennis and golf games and the endless tinkering that — next to the New York Philharmonic — made a visit to Home Depot one of his favorite excursions. Mrs. Hohlweck indulged all her husband's hobbies, even allowing him to set up a workbench in the kitchen. "When we weren't outdoors hiking or gardening, he was inside doing some project," she said.
But all of Mr. Hohlweck's hobbies took a back seat to his children, Randy, Robin and Todd. All three inherited his love for running.
A few years ago, while the Hohlwecks were on vacation in Virginia Beach, a fire destroyed their home in Harrison, N.Y., including a score of woodworking accomplishments and the beloved Jensen-Healy that sat in the garage. But if Mr. Hohlweck was devastated, he never let on. "He was just happy no one was hurt," Mrs. Hohlweck said.
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Roy Hohlweg
October 10, 2023
I did not know him but somehow I feel a connection as I just been to new York and found his name on the memorial to 911 my name is Roy Hohlweg and I live in England . Hohlweg, holweg ,hohlveg, hohlwec ,Hohlweck, our name is spelt many different ways . Maybe we are a distant relation? R.I.P. Thomas
September 11, 2017
I do remember Ltjg Hohlweck from my duty on the USS Concord in the late 60's. As I recall he was the EMO officer and I stood underway bridge watches with him during my first Med cruise. He is mentioned of our ship web page. God bless his family and all the others so bereaved on that horrible day. Don Bissett QM2
September 11, 2015
I grew up with Tom in high school and were very close friends. We went to Ky Wesleyan College, hung out together and were best friends. We lived in the same area in White Plains and Silver Lake, N.Y.. We played tennis , golf and tinkered with our cars. I considered Tom my best friend. He really loved his kids. I admired him for his success in the Navy. We had great times palling around together. He was truly a great guy and loved and respected by many.
Rest in peace Tom.
Your pal evan Barnett
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dan whitelaw
November 29, 2013
I was looking up people I'ld known at 13-15 and found out about Tom's life and sad death. When I knew him we used to get in minor trouble together. He always had a great warm smile. I'm glad he had all the success he did in his life. My condolences to his family.
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Katherine Allen
September 11, 2011
Tom was a great guy. I worked with Tom for too short a time in NY and everybody liked him -- he was clever and funny, level-headed and smart. Funny like: he had a big pile of shoes under his desk, and if he didn't really like the tie he was wearing that day he would go over to Century 21 and get a different one -- there was probably a big pile of ties in his desk drawer! And funny like: you had to be on your toes to keep up with his humor because he was smart and the commentary moved quickly.
I pray for peace for Tom's family, and for eternal rest and peace for Tom.
Eleanore
September 11, 2011
I will be praying for Thomas and his family today, on the 10th anniversary of 9-11.
David Carroll
September 11, 2011
Hello,
I too had Thomas selected as part of the Facebook application status for the 9/11 Memorial.
I wanted a calming, quiet way to remember the anniversary. I don't want to spend the day watching and listening to recounts of the terror. I found that taking advantage of this application and remembering one individual, being involved in the memory of their life, was the best way to remember. Even if I get to know Thomas in a peripheral and somewhat two dimensional sense, I find that it gives me a way of reaching out. I've felt a sense of helplessness these ten years, and in this I believe Thomas' memory is helping me as much as my feeble nod to his family and memory may provide some grain of comfort. I'm spending my day looking up what information I can find about Tom so that I can know him and his family just a little more. It is the best way I can honor those who died that day. Love and Blessings to you all.
Matt Loria
September 9, 2011
Hi Tom, We didn't know each other but your name was selected by my Facebook app and I will be honoring your life this weekend via my Facebook status. Its a small thing and I hope that somehow it makes some difference, in some way. Reading from the entries below, you seem well liked. I hope that your life previous to 9/11 was everything you'd hoped. Perhaps I will be able to accomplish something that you weren't able to... even if its unknowingly. RIP
Judith Lafleur-Lovegove
March 8, 2011
Tom and I were Navy colleagues. He used to come over to England to help out at our command and we'd take off at night and go see shows, and eat at great pubs and restaurants, in London. Then back in the states, he was a mentor for me while I went to law school and entered the Navy reserves. I still have a horseshoe key chain he gave me and I use it for the keys on our truck and horse trailer. I miss Tom and the world shifted for me when he left us. But reading some of these comments remind me of his great sense of humor, loyalty, and kindness. A true gentleman of the first order. I think of him often and will miss him forever. My deepest condolences for his wife and children's.
Doug Abraham
December 25, 2008
Happy Birthday & Merry Christmas!!!
Sue (Jones) Wells
May 29, 2008
Tommy, Still remembering you, but as a 19 year old college sophomore. Somehow when you haven't seen someone in years, they remain in your heart and mind the same as when you were last with them. Your spirit and love of adventure and family lives on. My prayers are still with your family, sister Mary and your children. You live on through them forever.
Doug Abrahaam
December 25, 2007
Happy Birthday & Merry Christmas!!!
Kevin Beebe
February 19, 2007
Tom was one of the finest brokers I
ever worked with, habitually maintaining the insured client's best interest. He had a wealth of
good stories and a wry sardonic
sense of humor that never got old.
A week doesn't go by that I don't
recall our association of many years. Bless his wife and children.
P Tabbernor
November 10, 2006
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 6, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Carole Lassiter-Dennis
September 13, 2006
I worked with Tom briefly at A&A in the Marine & Energy division in the mid 1990s. He was always fun to talk with and had a great sense of humor and an intolerance of stupidity. He will be missed. My heartfelt condolences to his family and close friends.
Sue Wells
September 12, 2005
I can not believe yesterday was four years since that horrible trajedy, four years since we lost Tom and so many others. I think of Tom's sister Mary and his parents so often. I did not get to know Tom's children but how I would have loved to meet them. I know how proud he must have been of them and their accomplishments. I am still trying to find the gold track shoe charm he gave me in the summer before he left for Kentucky so many years ago. He loved that little Fiat, driving too fast after picking me up in Yonkers, and golf, golf, golf. I was jealous of his love for golf and spending so much time as a caddy at Harrison Country Club. We loved going to the World's Fair together, seeing Stevie Wonder live in one of his first concerts in the Bronx, going to his senior prom from Westchester Community College and the cruise around Manhattan. His favorite movie that summer was "Topkapi." There are so many funny stories about him I would love to share with his kids. They are now the ages we were that year. He was generous, funny and so very loving. His father Warren was hilarious so I knew where he got it from. What I remember most about Tom was the laughter. He was so dear and so very special. Today I am picking up a flag in his memory at the Healing Fields in Sandy Utah. Our scouts have written a short biography of each person lost in 9/11. I will send it to Mary, his wife Anne, Robin or his other children if they send me an e-mail/address. I pray you are all well and remember the laughter Tom brought to all of us. Our lives are richer having known him. By the way, Robin, your dad tried to teach me to drive a stick too, but I was such a poor student that he gave up!! Love to your family from Sue (Jones)Wells
Jon Jaboolian
June 14, 2005
I grew up in Harrison. My parents and Thomas' parents were friends. The Hohlwecks lived by the library and train station. I do remember his sports car and how he tooled around the streets of Harrison.
Now through mondern technology I learn he is gone.I now have someone I knew perish that day. I am sorry for our loss, my sympathy to his family.
Sue Wells
October 1, 2004
I dated Tom for almost 2 years in college although the second year he was in Kentucky. He was a special friend and I loved his mother, father and sister Mary so very much. I have a lasting reminder from my time with Tom, a broken ankle from our tennis games! He loved golf, the little Fiat and his field and track days in HS. He and his family will be in my prayers forever. Sue Wells
Shirley Schuman
September 11, 2002
I miss Tom very much..especially his friendly smiles, family stories and talking in mid sentences. You just had to love that man.
with much love,
margaret Corrigan
September 10, 2002
I remember Tom as a very friendly guy with lots of restless energy.
Always greeted you with a handshake and a smile.
He was a good friend to my late husband Ken Corrigan. They spent many lunch hours at the NY Sport Club.
and they both loved their families...
may they meet in heaven...
Kind Regards,
Margaret Corrigan & family
Lorraine Schreiber
September 9, 2002
My sincere condolences. I've been wearing a wristband with his name on it how wonderful to find out more than just a name. May God be with you and give you peace. 9-9-02
Robert, Nancy, Dustin and Laura Sutton
September 9, 2002
In memory of Thomas Warren Hohlweck Jr.
We did not know Tom, but my husband is the brother of Cam Sutton who works for Aon. I came across this on the internet and wanted to express our deepest sympathy. I have thought of all the lives lost that day and especially of the ones from my brother-in-laws company. It still hurts deeply. Our deepest deepest sympathy to the family.
Nancy Sutton
Angie Campbell
May 1, 2002
May God bless you and the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace forever more.
Aron Pasternack
March 14, 2002
Tom - you were a great co-worker and friend. You will not be forgotten.
Anonymous
February 3, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN THOMAS WARREN HOHLWECK JR.AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01.MAY JESUS AND ST.THOMAS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN.AMEN
Teresa Jahn
December 28, 2001
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Thomas. May his life and love live on in those who love him. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Mark Oakley
December 17, 2001
I knew and worked with Tom for over fifteen years. Working and traveling together on various accounts over the years I got to know Tom as more than just a co-worker. He was a good friend and I will miss him.
Artie Pilson
December 9, 2001
Though he was my friend and neighbor for only a couple of years, we often engaged in good conversation while commuting to Manhattan together. My sympathies and condolences to his loved ones.
3 Deer Ridge Road
Bedford Corners, NY
Brendan Gundersen
December 6, 2001
Although Tom moved from our neighborhood at Deer Ridge some time ago, we will always remember him as a caring, forthright person.
Our sincere condolences to his entire family.
Renee B. and Brendan D. Gundersen
4 Deer Ridge Road
Anne Hohlweck
November 29, 2001
Thomas' greatest strength was his gift of love to his three beloved children, Todd, Randy and Robin.
They loved him and he loved them always...
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