Name: Visitation for Thomas Nevin Jr.
Start: 2020-02-06T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-02-06T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home - Glen Burnie

Thomas "Big Tom" Nevin Jr. was born January 26, 1945, to the late Thomas Sr. and Ruth Nevin. Mr. Nevin was a lifelong resident of Glen Burnie. He worked as a Transportation Specialist for Anne Arundel County Public Schools and was instrumental in the Vocational Education Program which offers a Firefighter Cadet Program. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. In his free time, he enjoyed playing and coaching softball and cheering on his grandchildren at their many sporting events. Mr. Nevin was well known for his 59 years of service to the Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Company, where he was a former chief and the current sitting President. He joined the company at the age of 5 as the mascot and went on to be the company's youngest fire chief at the age of 23. Mr. Nevin was named Glen Burnie's firefighter of the year in 2000 and 2003. In 2005 he was chosen as Firefighter of the year by Sandy Spring Bank of Annapolis. Mr. Nevin was also very active with the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association, formerly serving as sergeant of arms before working his way up to President of the Organization in 1993. In 2000, he was inducted into the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighter's Association Hall of Fame. He also served as a delegate for 30 years for the Maryland State Firefighters Association and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2011. Additionally, he was a life member of the Maryland Fire Chiefs Association. Mr. Nevin enjoyed riding on Santa's Sled for over 60 years on every Christmas Eve for the Glen Burnie Improvement Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Sharon Carter. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Deborah Nevin, children Thomas Nevin III and his wife Heidi, Brian Nevin and his wife Becky, step-children Jim Mullen and wife Amy, Michelle Pearce and husband Patrick, siblings Patricia Hagedorn, Barbara Gilbert, grandchildren Matthew, Rachel, Brian Jr., and Abby Nevin, Maggie, Patrick, Connor, and Shannon Mullen, Teagen and Dash Pearce. He is also survived by a host of loving relatives. Thomas Nevin Jr. passed away on February 1, 2020, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Visitations will be held Thursday, Feb.6, and Friday, Feb. 7, 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm, at Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, 421 Crain Hwy S. Glen Burnie, MD 21061. A Funeral Service will take place Saturday, Feb. 8, at 2:00 pm at Faith Baptist Church, 7378 E Furnace Branch Rd Glen Burnie, MD 21060. Interment will immediately follow in Glen Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at www.firehero.org/donate/or by sending a check to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Drawer 498 Emmitsburg, MD 21727 or to Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Department P.O. 1268 Glen Burnie, MD 21061.

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Feb. 5, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Nevin

13 Entries

Victoria Williams

February 9, 2020

You were a wonderful man Tom, thank you for all you have taught and shown through the years with Anne Arundel Co. Public School's Transportation Division

Phyllisann Landis

February 9, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the Nevin family and to fire station 33.I will always remember all the help he gave Rick.God Bless you all.

Dolores Langley

February 8, 2020

To Debbie and the Nevin Family: This s a sorrowful time for his family. He will rest in comfort in the HANDS OF GOD. The pain and suffering are gone for him. My prayer is to give love and support to his family and all to have peace.

PASTOR HOWARD BELFORD

February 8, 2020

CHIEF YOU HAVE LEFT A VERY LARGE PAIR OF SHOES TO FILL. YOU HAVE BEEN A LEADER FOR SO MANY OF US OVER THE YEARS AND DID SO MUCH FOR GLEN BURNIE AND THE ASSOCIATION. YOUR SHIFT IS ENDED, REST IN PEACE FRIEND, AS YOU JOIN OUR BROTHER FIRE FIGHTERS IN GODS CREW, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. chaplain lake shore vol. fire company

Gabe, Grace, Colleen, and Bernardo Gonzales

February 7, 2020

Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the Nevin family. Mr. Nevin was always a reassuring presence at Bnevs baseball games. He will surely be missed. May he Rest In Peace.

TJ Tropea

February 5, 2020

Big Tommy, Thank you so much for everything you did for me while I was a part of GBVFD. You always made me feel welcomed & part of the team. You are a great loss to AAFD. RIP buddy, You've done your time. Let the young ones take over. I know you'll be watching over us all.

Gina Kauffman

February 5, 2020

My sincerest condolences. Big Tommy features prominently in so many of my memories from GBVFD, with that deep voice, infectious laugh, and willingness to help anyone. I'll even miss that determined attitude when he had his heart set on something! He will be missed.

Hannah Bixler

February 4, 2020

Oh, how Im going to miss that booming voice and mischievous attitude.

Rest peacefully, Mr. Tom. Its hard to describe the respect and endearment that is encapsulated in calling my uncle mister. He was the chief, the boss, the best. He treated my aunt like a queen and made every member of our huge family feel like they were an absolute treasure.

HE was a treasure. And he will be dearly missed.

Marv Briggs

February 4, 2020

The Marvel Family shared many happy times with the Nevins. My mother and his mom were like sisters and Tommy and Pat came to my birthday parties when I was little. I am sorry to hear of Tom's passing and extend my sympathies to his family. His contributions to the town of Glen Burnie will always be remembered. Countless hours of unselfish devotion. A gift to the community.

Shane Poteet

February 4, 2020

From the Age 16 Chief was always a big influence in my life. He was a good man and I have wondered what happen to all the Old Men from 33! At the age of 50 I always catch myself reminiscing about the old days and Mr Tom. He will be surely missed and without him the GBVFD would have disappeared a long time ago!! Rest Easy and Good Journey Chief

ANNE LONDON

February 4, 2020

What a nice guy. I am so sorry for your loss. He loved his family so very much. I know he will be dearly missed.

Catherine Skarson

February 3, 2020

with deepest sympathy to the Nevin family and to fire station 33 . you are in my prayers

james umberger-taylor

February 3, 2020

Mr Tom wasnt just a fellow a fire fighter but a friend an family member to my dad. They worked together for many years. We are very sad to hear about his passing. Our hearts are broken for the Nevin family and the friends family and lives he had touched over the many years at Station at 33. God bless you all.

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