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Thomas Welnick Obituary
Thomas William Welnick Jr. (Tommy), Entered into Heaven on June 28th 2020
Tommy was born on September 19th 1958 in Phoenix Arizona to Thomas William Welnick Sr. and Sarah Bernice Welnick. Tommy was preceded in death by his father Tom and brother Steve. His surviving siblings are Debbie Weller (Brian), John (Lynn), Kathy Robertson (Mike), Jim (Lois), Judy, Mary Meyer (Earl), Greg, Mark (Sandy), Jean Carreno (Bill), and Sharon Johnson (Mike).
Tommy attended Washington High School in Phoenix. He went on to a long career in the US Navy as a Post Master serving on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, aboard the USS Reasoner in the Pacific and on Adak island in the Aleutians of Alaska. After his time in the Navy he went on to a career in the construction industry in Phoenix. Tommy was an outdoors man, hunting and fishing in every part of Arizona. He loved his time spent afield with friends and family in pursuit of all kinds of game and fish.
Tommy, while big and tough, had a heart of gold. He was blessed to have a great girlfriend in Cindy Banks who he adored and she him. He loved his time spent with family and friends in all kinds of activities, particularly ASU sports where he was a long time season ticket holder in Football, Baseball and Men's Basketball. He loved his nieces and nephews very much and thoroughly enjoyed his time with them. He also took the time to get to know the kids in the neighborhood as well as all his friends kids.
Tommy left a big hole in the hearts of family and friends. We will all cherish the time spent with him and the vast memories those times created. He will be greatly missed but always with us.
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Greg Kelso
October 7, 2020
In case anyone would like to see the Reasoner FB page and any comments about Tom.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/410153569124791/permalink/1891683617638438/
Greg Kelso
October 7, 2020
A friend and shipmate just posted a link to Tom's obituary on the USS Reasoner Facebook page.
Tom was a great guy and fun to be around when we served together on the Reasoner. I was looking forward to possibly seeing him again at the planned reunion in San Diego next year. I'm sorry to hear of his passing but it was good to read about his life well lived.
Cindy Banks
September 19, 2020
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Cindy
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Erik Pape
July 19, 2020
To Jimmy and the rest of the Welnick family, I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of Tommy's passing, I had the privilege and honor to work with TWW Jr. and his brother Jim in the late 80's early 90's and not a day went by without Tommy making me laugh about a joke or some story he had, He made work more fun. I'm sure He will be greatly missed, I hope Heaven knows what they are in for, He was a character like no other, God Bless and Peace to the Family.
Cody & Cynde Glessner
July 16, 2020
We can't help but laugh when we think of all of the times we spent with Tommy but then we are brought to tears knowing that he is gone. He may be gone in presence but he will live in our hearts forever! ASU games and road trips will never be the same without him....it will be too quiet! Love you Tommy until we see you again,
Cody & Cynde
John Sullivan
July 15, 2020
God be with all the Welnick family at this time of sorrow. He was my best friend. I loved Tommy like a brother and I will miss him until the day I die.
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