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1947
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2019
Thomas Vitz Obituary
Dr. Vitz was Port Securityman Second Class of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve from 1967 to 1973. After graduating from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1974, he further served as a Dental Surgeon with the U.S. Public Health Service from 1975 to 1978 on the Hopi Reservation of Northern Arizona. Here he met his beautiful wife and relocated his family to Texas where he became Chief of Hospital Dental Services with Christus Spohn from 1978 to 2010 while continuing his private practice until 2018.
Tom will always be remembered as a fun-loving husband, father, grandpa, and devoted friend. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 41 years, Velda Vitz; his children, Tory Don and wife, Jayne Atokuku-Vitz, Kelly Anne and her husband, Christopher Donahue Jr, Kathryn Ellen and her husband Logan Crisp; his grandchildren, Thomas, Aiden, and Conor.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 20th, 2019 at the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel in San Antonio, Texas with burial to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com
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Estella Morin
August 31, 2024
I live in Katy, TX and was not aware of Dr Vitz passing away. When living in Corpus, I was a dental hygienist for him. Such a great human being. Please accept my belated condolences.
Dr Barry Ungerleider
April 30, 2020
I just found out that Tom Vitz died. He was a wonderful man, who gave his hand and smile to all he met, deeply devoted to Vel and his children, he was a inspiration. I will never forget Tom Vitz,
my friend and extremely accomplished dentist.
David Powell DDS
August 15, 2019
Having just learned of Tom's passing I want to extend my deepest condolences. Dr Vitz and I came to Corpus about the same time and I found him to be remarkably caring, passionate about his work, and also very humble. I'm not surprised to learn that his dad was a minister. Rest In Peace my friend.
Jennifer Bayer
May 23, 2019
Dearest Velda and family,
I was taken aback when I saw that Tom had passed. When Kent and I relocated to Corpus Christi as newlyweds Tom and I worked together when Menorial started the first dental clinic. So long ago but Tom was gracious and loving to me and just a true joy to be around. He served others graciously and I was honored to be his friend. I cannot believe he is in Heaven! My prayers and hugs are sent to you. What a wonderful man! With love, Jennifer Arnold Bayer
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May 21, 2019
We just found out the news. Dr. Vitz was a great friend. He will be dearly missed. Our condolences - Owens Brothers
Luis Hernandez
May 21, 2019
Vilda,
So sorry for your loss. I just found about it and I am deeply sorry for my dear long time friend. Our prayers and condolences to you and the kids. He was a man with the biggest heart to help needy people with their dental issues. We even bartered the plumbing for dental work.
May he rest in Peace
Luis Hernandez
May 20, 2019
Dear Vilda and kids
I just found out the sad news and I am deepened with sadness on the the passing of Dr. Vitz. (He always wanted me to call him Tom). I will always remember his kind heart in helping people with dental issues. He even bartered with me when we exchanged plumbing work for dental work. I went looking for him when I visited Corpus and wouldn't get to meet up with him. Please accept my condolences from me and the Hernandez family.
Margaret Lopez
May 19, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the Vitz Family. I have never forgotten what a wonderful dentist and human being Dr. Vitz was. We became his patients back late eighties. He tented to my dad who nobody wanted to take as patient due to age and medical conditions. My dad needed extraditions done due to chemo treatment being needed and Dr Vitz did the extractions. I will forever be grateful for that. We ran into Velda and Dr Vitz at Poets Restaurant some time ago, he recognized us, we talked and was surprised at how grown our son was and with family, for my son was his patient also. When he was about 15 yrs old and is now in late forties! May he Rest In Peace. Another great gentleman to cross the pearly gates..Blessings to the Vitz Family....Oscar, Margaret
May 18, 2019
Dear Vilda and family,
Leon and I were so very sorry to hear of your loss.
We will always remember the fun we had at the Glass Club meetings and Edlin's Auction.
May God bless you and your family.
Sandra and Leon Roberts
Portland, Texas
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