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Thomas Przybylko Obituary
THOMAS E. PRZYBYLKO
AGE: 61 JACKSON
Thomas E. Przybylko, 61, of Jackson passed away Friday April 30, 2010 at Centra State in Freehold. Born in Newark, he had lived in Sayreville for 48 years before moving to Jackson. Tom was the proud owner and operator of SKA Karate and Kickboxing in South River for over 30 years. He was a Grand Master 10th Dan in Karate and a member of the World Karate Union.
He is predeceased by his parents, Steven and Margaret and his brother, Gene. Surviving are his wife of 12 years the former Laura Rhodes; his daughter, Diane Przybylko of Sayreville; his sons, Thomas of Old Bridge, Eric of Sayreville, Jacob of Jackson; five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be Tuesday 8:45am from the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home 15 Cherry Lane Parlin with a 9:30am mass at Our Lady of Victories RC Church in Sayreville. A private cremation will follow. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Monday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to a college fund for Jacob Przybylko.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Przybylko
Joe Woznica
May 10, 2025
I am a proud former student of Sensei Tom Przybylko at the South River dojo. I had no idea he had passed, but know there are many who will always remember this great man.
John Moran
April 27, 2024
My fondest memory of my sensei was in 1978 when I first started karate since a time at the time was a black belt enlighten me on different issues that I had in my life anger sadness loss of a dad. A discipline me which I needed and push me hard to become black belt by 1983 when I left the school in South River I was a fourth degree black belt thanks to his efforts I was a sensei he molded me into the person that I was God bless you grandmaster Thomas prizbylko may you rest in peace in heaven and I will always love you grandmaster..
John Moran
April 26, 2021
Hey grandmaster Tom it's Sensei John Moran I just want to let you know that I've been thinking about you and I miss you everyday I wish you were still here so you and I can have good times and laugh and joke and me manage the karate school I miss you grandmaster I love you take care and rest in peace
John Moran
June 9, 2019
Miss u Grand Master. Ur alwaYs in my heart and soul seisei John Moran live eat breaThe Karate osssseeee
John Moran
April 28, 2019
Grandmaster Tom it's sensei John Moran you are always in my thoughts you were a great man and teacher.May u rest in peace.u will always be missed I carry my black belt in my heart like u said to Always do.be safe in heaven.
john moran
May 18, 2010
Grandmaster tom,Its sensei John moran 4th dan your protogie, your spirit lives thru my traing everyday.You taught me to controll my temper when i first came to you distraught after my dad died you were like a father to me you taught me kindness, wisdom, respect, and self controll and most of all you were one of a kind my grandmaster. God bless you always in my heart and on my mind Grandmaster............
Frank Terzino
May 4, 2010
Tom: My fondest memory of you is when we both had GTO's and worked at the steel mill, and our short time at Hercules. you were one of a kind. GOD BLESS YOU MAN!
Theresa Allen
May 3, 2010
I know you won't know me. Tommy was my son's Godfather and Tommy was a very good friend of my husband Richard Allen. They were in the same motorcycle club called the Outcasts. My name is Theresa, (Terry) and Diane his first wife would know me. I hate to bring this up at this time because I have no clue as to weather you and Diane are friends or not. But I did want to give you my condolences and let you know I know how you feel to some degree. I was married to my husband almost 10 years when he was taken from me. I don't remember much of the funeral but my sister told me he was there at the funeral for my husband and son. If you would like to know about Tommy when he was in his twenties ask me. My e-mail address is [email protected]. Contact me. Once again let God take you through this terroble time in your life. Best wishes. Terry
Lois Chelli
May 3, 2010
My condolences to the family of Tommy. It's sad being a younger cousin that I didn't get to know Tommy all that well. My sympathy to his family, Im sure my dad Ben will be there to greet him along with the Many other Przybylko's . Lois Przybylko Chelli
Millicent and Don Pape
May 3, 2010
" Tom we will take care of Laura and Jake don't worry!! Your friends and neighbors in Jackson, Millicent and Don Pape and Mike Steinitz . Keep smiling and others will smile with you. "
May 3, 2010
To Tom's family and friends, I meet Sensei when I was 15. I use to watch him teaching a karate class in the gym at Washington school. At that time there were only adults in his class, but he invited into the gym to watch. I would go home and practice on my own till one day when Tom told me that I should start taking the class seeing I was there all time. I told him that my parents couldn't afford it and Tom's response was you don't have to pay untill you get a job, all you have to do is have your Mom or Dad come down and tell me it's ok. Tom not only taught me how to defend myself and others but he taught me respect for others, wisdom, disipline, patients, commitment, self control, courtesy, self confidence, perseverance and intergrity. May your grief be eased by the knowledge that Toms life lives on through all his students. You will all be in my prayers. Humbly submitted by Yodan Patrick Dunn
Amy
May 3, 2010
To my cousin Tom,,,I knew you were always there looking out for me with an open heart and a big hug....a one of a kind...you will be missed...Amy
May 3, 2010
We will miss you every day!
May 2, 2010
For My GrandMaster. Tom
The bells ring and I detect incenses,
butterflies in my stomach have cooled their senses.
Enter the armoury as a mere man,
leave as warriors of the same clan.
Spread to four corners on the hard floor,
contorting our bodies to melt our core.
The time is close at hand, let us prepare,
place your cloth on the ground and wipe the floor bare.
All in a row, we are stakes in the ground,
we do not move, do not make a sound.
The teacher comes forth and our journey begins,
we bow our bodies, but raise our chins.
The doors are flung open for all to know,
we're in his world now with no place to go.
Working long and hard without much break,
for those who quit quick this was a mistake.
I've tried my best and my muscles all ache,
even ones I didn't know that I could awake.
Pushing the limit as far as we can,
reaching our goals with a guiding hand.
But its over now and we must go,
what wills me to stay I do not know.
I am reminded that the test isn't done,
because life is a game that cannot be won.
Though, if I take time to practice my skills,
I'll be scaling more mountains than hills.
john moran
May 2, 2010
Master Tom , You were a true friend and My GrandMaster, You taught me disipline, patients, and wisdom.You will always live forever in my heart. I am a part of you thru my training. Thanks to your ever loving kindness.Sensei John Moran 4th degree Yodan......MASTERS IN TRAINING...
The bells ring and I detect incenses,
butterflies in my stomach have cooled their senses.
Enter the armoury as a mere man,
leave as warriors of the same clan.
Spread to four corners on the hard floor,
contorting our bodies to melt our core.
The time is close at hand, let us prepare,
place your cloth on the ground and wipe the floor bare.
All in a row, we are stakes in the ground,
we do not move, do not make a sound.
The teacher comes forth and our journey begins,
we bow our bodies, but raise our chins.
The doors are flung open for all to know,
we're in his world now with no place to go.
Working long and hard without much break,
for those who quit quick this was a mistake.
I've tried my best and my muscles all ache,
even ones I didn't know that I could awake.
Pushing the limit as far as we can,
reaching our goals with a guiding hand.
But its over now and we must go,
what wills me to stay I do not know.
I am reminded that the test isn't done,
because life is a game that cannot be won.
Though, if I take time to practice my skills,
I'll be scaling more mountains than hills.
john moran
May 2, 2010
Master Tom , You were a true friend and My GrandMaster, You taught me disipline, patients, and wisdom.You will always live forever in my heart. I am a part of you thru my training. Thanks to your ever loving kindness.Sensei John Moran 4th degree Yodan......
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