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Thomas SOWINSKI

Richmond Hill, New York

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SOWINSKI-Thomas. Suddenly on August 7, 2014. Devoted son of the late Chester and the late Jane (nee Jablonka). Ret. Professional Baseball Player, Ret. Baseball Coach of Adelphi University, Manhattan College and Queens College. He is survived by a long list of friends. Reposing at the...

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Happy birthday my dear friend.
No doubt there's a big party going on up there today!

RIP. xoxo

Tommy you will be missed by many. You had a unique perspective on life that was at times brilliant,amusing or infuriating but always your own. You used the term neighborhood with more meaning and feeling than most.When you said someone was from the neighborhood it was a seal of approval. You left us too soon but it is comforting to know you passed doing something you loved but more importantly you spent your last moments in good hands surrounded by your guys from the neighborhood. Rest In...

Although I was not a good enough player to make Archbishop Molloy's team I did have the privilege of having Tom in my homeroom for four years. As good as he was he was always modest, a trait often missing from the modern athlete! RIP.

r.i.p tom. a great athlete, good friend. it was a pleasure playing with you.

Very sorry of this news!

Tommy"The Bird" Sowinski was a unique individual, and one of the most honest people I ever knew. He was a great teammate,friend, and pitcher. Every time he pitched we thought we were going to win.I loved playing behind him, his command of his pitches was phenomenal ,but more importantly we will all miss him.RIP

Best control pitcher I had the privilege of playing with. The Greg Maddux of the 60's

Best control pitcher I had the privilege of playing with. The Greg Maddux of the 60's

My dad always told me you were a "gamer and then some". Rest In Peace "Bird". You'll be missed.