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SIXT Thomas Lyon Sixt, "Tommy", passed away at Riverside Hospital October 2, 2011, six hours shy of his 57th birthday. He was surrounded by family and friends until the time of his death. Tommy was a 1973 graduate of Bexley High School. He continued his education at Capital University and the DeVry Institute of Technology, where he received his degree in Computer Programming for Business. Tommy was named 1997 employee of the year at Sterling Commerce, where he was employed as a software engineer until his death. Tommy was passionate about all aspects of music and enjoyed fishing and golfing. He is survived by his parents, Margaret and Thomas Sixt; sisters, Sharon (Kim) Taylor and Jean (Paul) Calderone; nieces and nephew, Maggie and Ian Taylor and Natalie and Lexi Calderone. Tommy was loved by his family and many special friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Tommy's name to Faith Lutheran Church, 730 Collingwood Ave., Whitehall, OH where a memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 16th at 3 p.m.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 13 to Oct. 15, 2011.

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Jim Tadlock

March 14, 2012

Tom and I worked together some years ago, I at Home Depot and he at Sterling. He was one of the best people I ever worked with and was always willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. I just heard today of his passing (six months later) and am shocked and saddened to hear this news...he was a good friend and I shared many laughs with him. I am sure your loss is great.

November 10, 2011

Dear Tom and Marge, Although I live in FL, I was visiting my dad the middle of October and noticed Tommy's obituary in the Cols. paper. I felt certain this had to be your son as I remember you talking about your "Tommy." I am so very sorry for your loss. It is not supposed to be this way. From the notes I have read, he was obviously a very special person who was loved by many ~ not surprising with the two of you as his parents. Although it has been more years than I can count, I have fond memories of both of you. I pray that you will know the Lord's peace and comfort during this difficult time. Again my most sincere condolences.
Jan Priday Seitz (Lakeland, FL)

Diane McKenzie (Hickle)

October 30, 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Sixt, Sharon and Jean

I am so sorry about the news on Tommy. I wish I would of know this earlier I would have been there for all of you. He was a great guy and someone I will always have next to my heart. You know I really miss those times over at your house with sharon and your family. There is a lot of memories I will always keep with me from the times I had that chance to spend with your family and Sharon. I will never forget those times and I hope some day we will run in to each other and be able to see all of you again. My Family sends there love to all of you

Thank You for being a friend to me. Miss all of you. Tommy was a great friend to me and my sister Susie. He will be missed a lot

Evonne (Merchant) Grant

October 23, 2011

To Tom ,Marge,Sharon and Jean . I was saddened to hear of Tommy's passing.which I heard at the annual St Anrhony's gathering..I remember Tom when he would by the lab back in the late 70's thru the 90,s when I was a phlebotmist...I will always remember each time I saw Tom he would keep me laughing ...what memories in the family enviroment we had !ack during some of the best days of working..at St Anthony's. May the sweet peace of God surround you all of his love
Praying for your comfort in the days ahead

Christi Singletary-Graber

October 20, 2011

I'm so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I was a high school friend of Sharon's many years ago at BHS. Back in the those days, Tom extended a kindness to me that I have always remembered and carried with me on this journey through life. He was a kind soul. My deepest sympathies to your family.

GailMarie (Doermann) Chupick

October 17, 2011

We were saddened to hear about Tommy, and remember him so well from Bexley and Capital. Prayers for the family... GailMarie (Doermann) Chupick

October 16, 2011

Tommy, You and I had some good times since we were both very young men. I will miss you. Tommy Kirker

Marc Lichtenstein

October 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to all of you. I remember the days of walking down the alley to your house so we could make a lot of noise in your basement with his guitar and my drums. May you find peace and solitude in your time of loss.

Tina Blackburn

October 16, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of your son's death, Marge and Tom. May he rest in peace and may you know that you will see him again.
Love, Tina and Duane Blackburn (Tabor)

Jason Bodak

October 16, 2011

I only had the opportunity to work with Tom for about a year and a half, back in the late 1990s, but he made a lasting impression. I still saw him at the occasional Sterling Commerce gathering. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.

Chad Bowen

October 16, 2011

Tommy was in my brother's class 1 year ahead of me....so sorry about your lose, way too young but God has other plans for him!

Diane Joseph

October 16, 2011

I am so very saddened by the news of Tom's passing. He was a wonderful man who had a unique ability to find "out of the box" solutions to challenging problems. I have known and worked with Tom for 20+ years and I have never seen him without a smile. He will be missed by SO many! My condolences to the family.

Vickie Amirault

October 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Sixt family. Tom was a wonderful person and a great friend and co-worker.
Vickie Amirault

October 15, 2011

Our sincere condolences on loss of your son. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Bette Katz

Tammy Varga

October 15, 2011

My condolences to Marg and the whole Sixt family. I remember Tommy as a kid I wouls see occasionally at St. Anthony's.
Sincerely, Tammy Davis Varga

October 15, 2011

sorry to hear about tom's passing, my thoughts are with your family,

Susan (Bigrigg) Six

Kevin Meeks

October 14, 2011

Shocked and saddened to about Tom's passing, may he rest in peace and and condolences to his entire family.

Tracy Powell

October 14, 2011

So many of us loved seeing Tom over the years at Sterling Commerce. He always brightened my day. Condolences to the family. He will be missed.

Bill Reichenbach

October 14, 2011

Sorry to hear about Tom's death. Will miss our chats on FaceBook.

Andy Hershberger

October 14, 2011

My Condolences. RIP Tom.

October 14, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Marsue Sams (I worked with Tom at Sterling Commerce)

Steve Weber

October 14, 2011

Tom,"Cousin Tom", was my friend, co-worker, business partner. Tom and I have been friends since we met at St. Anthony's in 1987. We worked 3rd shift together, went to Sterling together, started a business together in 2002. We played music, hung drywall, fixed PCs, built servers and went fishing, Tom even gave me my first set of golf clubs. Even though Tom left the business in '04, we remained friends and kept in touch. I worked (and played) with Tom nearly every day for almost half of my life! I miss you buddy!!!

October 14, 2011

Dearest Condolences to the family

Sheila Finigan
Sterling/IBM

jo cerpentier

October 14, 2011

My condolences to the Family.
I was sorry to hear about his passing away.
I have worked with Tom on several occasions for many years. Even though we were separated by a big Ocean this did not prevent us working together,
I also work for Sterling but then in Europe.I can imagine he will be dearly missed.
Again my utmost respect and sympathy for the family

Jo Cerpentier

Linda Pizarro

October 14, 2011

Rest in peace,Tommy,Love and miss you Dearly

Ann Edwick

October 13, 2011

Condolences to the family. Rest in peace Tom.

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