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Thomas Piatt Obituary
Mr. Piatt was born March 20, 1954, in Kingston, and was the son of the late Howard L. Sr. and Dolores Jean Vann Piatt.
He graduated from Lake-Lehman High School in 1972 and owned and operated Tom Piatt Excavating. He also was co-owner of the former Pikes Creek Pipe & Supply Co. with his late brother, Howard (Sarge) Piatt Jr. who passed away Feb. 18, 2011.
Tom enjoyed being outdoors and working on the farm. His favorite hobbies included restoring antique trucks, working in the garage and four wheeling with his son, Tommy.
Surviving are daughters, Jamie Lee Babcock, Pikes Creek; Lindsay Lee Piatt, of Sweet Valley; and son, Thomas Howard Piatt, at home; grandsons, Wyatt Ryder Babcock and Gavin Sawyer Babcock; brothers, Lonnie R. Piatt, Pikes Creek; Bob W. Piatt, Falls; sisters, Alice Jean Martin, Pikes Creek; Linda Brown, Cleveland, Ohio; Virginia Ide, Dallas; Nancy Piatt, Missoula, Mont.; Deborah Piatt, Mountain Top; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with the Rev. Kenneth Brown officiating.
Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Pikes Creek.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent to the Tom Piatt Memorial Fund c/o First National Bank, 2378 State Route 118, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621 to be put in a trust for his son Tommy's education; or the Sweet Valley Ambulance Assoc., P.O. Box 207, Sweet Valley, PA 18656.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Piatt
The Livezey
May 30, 2019
Its hard to believe it has been 8 years since Tom passed. Ken would often share stories of growing up with the Piatt family and working with Tom and his crew. Keep telling those family stories and keeping his memory alive. Thoughts and prayers. The Livezeys
Lindsay Piatt
February 14, 2012
Dad,
So much has changed since you went away...This has been the hardest time of my life but I have learned and I have grown so much and I have become a whole new person in just this short time without you. I have made some great changes in my life and I owe them all to you. I just wish you were here to share it all with me. I wish we had one more day together so I can tell you how much you mean to me. One more day to spend every moment together, one more day so I can hear your laugh and kiss your face. I know I will see you again, but it seems the time I am here without you gets worse and worse. I miss you more than words can say. Tommy talks about you nonstop. I miss every part of you, your smile, your beard your skin the way you would come home and smell like dirt and oil. I find myself loving the smell of fresh dirt and Diesel fuel it takes me to you. It's these things that I miss the most. I always stop when I hear a machine or dump truck and think of all the times I went with you when you worked. I love you so much it hurts. You were the most amazing person I have ever known and you will always be with me, Jamie, tommy and the boys. You made me who I am today and I will always be so grateful to have had such an amazing father and friend. You couldn't have done it better; I have learned so much from you and will continue to learn from you as I grow. I am your daughter through and through, you have my love always
<3
Lindsay Piatt
February 13, 2012
Tommy and daddy
Lindsay Piatt
February 13, 2012
Lindsay and Daddy
Lindsay Piatt
February 13, 2012
Rose Noel
June 7, 2011
I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge -- myth is more potent than history -- dreams are more powerful than facts -- hope always triumphs over experience -- laughter is the cure for grief -- love is stronger than death.
He will be remembered always because the love for him will keep him alive.
deeply sorry for your loss
Paul, Angel and Kim Haines
June 7, 2011
We are so sorry to hear the passing of Tom, Just know that he is truely never gone, for he weill always live on with in your hearts and in your memories.
Nancy Piatt
June 7, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
The Livezey Family
June 7, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Piatt children during this time of sorrow. It is our hope that they take comfort in the happy memories they have of thier father, he was so proud of each of you.
The Livezey Family
Don Freed
June 6, 2011
LONNIE AND FAMILY, We are sorry that you have to endure the loss of yet another loved one. Be assured that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
timmy martin
June 6, 2011
sorry to hear about tom and wish everyone paryers and good luck
tim and deb martin
FREDA COOLBAUGH
June 6, 2011
WHAT A SHOCK. PLEASE ACCEPT MY PRAYERS FOR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY. HE WAS ALWAYS NICE TO ME.
June 6, 2011
Piatt Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Mike & Janet (Blaine) Brucher
Tom Sayre
June 5, 2011
I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to Toms children , Brothers and Sisters. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Cris Martin
June 5, 2011
Family, I can understand the pain and the loss that you all feel at this moment. We have comfort knowing that we will see him and all of our loved ones again. Stay strong & know I love you. Hugs so much!!!! Love you
Melissa Strother (KERN)
June 5, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night "My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free,
remember you're not going you're coming here to me
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2011
This is my favorite poem and I hope it brings you comfort.
Tom was an amazing man and he was an even more amazing father. I spent many days with him just chatting when he came into the Big Ten to eat lunch. We were so shocked and deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I know there is nothing I can say that will ease the pain you feel. All I can say is trust in God to see you through. Tom was so young and thats just more proof that God only takes the best. He will continue to do good work in Heaven.
cissy cooney
June 5, 2011
Iam so sorry for your loss of your brother.
Gordon Dershimer
June 5, 2011
May you all find comfort in our dear Lord and Savior.
Gordon Dershimer
richard & susan long
June 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayer's are with the family and woker's of tom,he was such a great man...love his work and how his kindness heart alway's made him who he was...
June 5, 2011
Jamie,Lindsay and Tommy,
I am sorry for the loss of your Dad and my brother. I remember the wonderful times we had.He could be so much fun.He loved you very much. I am very sad he was to young and should have had more time with all of you.Keep the memories in your heart and he will always be there! God Bless you.
Love,Aunt Ginny
Verna Goode
June 5, 2011
Dear Alice and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences, I know what you are going through as I lost both my Mom and sister whithin a year of each other. It is tough, but with the help of God and friends you somehow get through it. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Rich and Verna Smith Goode
Boca Raton, Fl.
Debbie & Jay Remley
June 5, 2011
We have fond memories of growing up at Maple Grove Church with your family. Our sincere sympathy to all of you in your loss.
Lindsay Piatt
June 5, 2011
To my daddy
You were the best person I've ever known so caring and kind hearted everyone always had kind words to say about you. You were the center of our family and Tommy will be just like you. All 3 of us will always stick together forever you were the best father any of us could ever ask for. You will live through me Jamie and Tommy forever. I love you so much, i cant beileve your not gonna be here to laugh with me anymore i will always remember all the fun we had together.
My love forever daddy
William and Autumn Gordon
June 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Tom was a great guy.
William and Autumn Gordon
Beth Eckert
June 5, 2011
My prayers go out to all of you at this most difficult time.
Steven Haines
June 5, 2011
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of this great man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Marilyn Williams
June 5, 2011
My thoughts a prayers are with all of the family. Growing up with the Piatt family i have many great memories.
Sharon Robinson
June 5, 2011
Tom was a great guy. He could look at a job & see how it needed to be done. His work was always "professional"
I'm sure his family will miss him.
Deborah Piatt
June 5, 2011
Dear Jamie,Lindsay,Tommy and All My Sisters And Brothers,
I am Sad for the loss of your Father and Our Brother but Tom is now at Peace in Heaven with Mom & Dad and Sarge. I will remember the good memories we had with Tom. Rest In Peace Brother, Love Your Sister, Deb
Cindy Piatt-Rhoades
June 5, 2011
Jamie, Lindsay and Tommy, I am so sorry for your loss. I am still having a difficult time myself, with the loss of my dad a little over three months ago and now Uncle Tom. You are all in our prayers and all I ask is that you keep your eyes on the Lord and trust in him and I promise you, you will see your father again in heaven one day, as I will see my father again in heaven one day. Love you all and God Bless!!
Ann Marie Swetts
June 5, 2011
Dear Nancy and Family,
I am once again, so sorry to hear of your loss. How terrible to lose two brothers so close. My heart aches for you and your family.
I will be praying for you and your family.
Remember that God has promised to NEVER LEAVE US NOR FORSAKE US. HE is ALWAYS with us to COMFORT us, and give us STRENGTH and PEACE in these times of sorrow.
May God Bless and be with you all.
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