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Thomas Sechuk Obituary
AGE: 48 • Maple Shade
Thomas Michael Sechuk, age 48, of Maple Shade, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 11, 2013. Born in Phila, he has been a resident of Maple Shade since 1988. Tom worked for J.C.Penney Security. He was a member and past president of the Maple Shade Lions Club 2012-2013, former member of the Maple Shade Fire Dept, the Democratic Club, the Arts Council, former director of The Town Watch and coach for Girls Softball all of Maple Shade. Tom also had a love of singing.
Son of the late Marie Romano, beloved husband of Wendy (nee Martilik) Sechuk, loving father of Jennifer Sechuk, dear son of Thomas Sechuk, Jr, devoted brother of Larry (Marisa) Sechuk, Gary (Linda) Sechuk, special uncle of Matthew, Marie, Michael, Anthony and Jonathan.
Relatives and friends are invited to Tom's viewing and visitation with the family, Thursday evening November 14th, 6-9pm and Friday 9-10am at the MARK C. TILGHMAN FUNERAL HOME, 38 N. Forklanding Rd., Maple Shade, NJ. His funeral service will be held at 10AM on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, NJ. For directions, condolences and to share memories please visit marktilghmanfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Sechuk
November 25, 2013
Larry: I recently heard of the passing of your brother. The Souza's send their warmest thoughts and prayers to you and your family in this difficult time. With Warm Regards, Gary Souza, Pyro Spectaculars by Souza
John Smith
November 22, 2013
Larry sorry for your lost the jsmith family
Gordon Smith
November 18, 2013
To Larry and the Sechuk Family: Very sorry to hear of Tom's sudden passing. May God bless him. Tom...I truly will miss our calls.
Joan Naphys
November 16, 2013
I had met Tom when he and my son and daughter in law worked at Wanamakers And he was a very nice young man. I am sorry he had to leave us so very soon. He will be greatly missed
David Bowen
November 14, 2013
I meet Tom while working at Marshall's and Playdrome. We spent alot of time together and I have heard so much of his family. He will truly be missed! He was a great man, good friend and amazing dad. Sorry for everyone's loss!
Gregory Spadea
November 14, 2013
Dear Tom, Larry and Gary,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Tommy. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sam Ventriglia
November 14, 2013
I'm so sorry, Jen and Mrs. Wendy! He was a great guy. I remember him from Girl Scout meetings and Jen talking about him in Pre-Calculus and Study Prep. He's looking down on you guys and smiling.
Christa Ruppert
November 14, 2013
Jen and Mrs. Sechuk,
I love you guys so much and I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great husband and father to both of you. I am so happy to have known him for the 6 years I have. I love you both and will be here when you need me. Jen, I love you bestfriend I am here forever!
Sandy Kern
November 14, 2013
Wendy and Jen,you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sandy & Frank Kern
November 14, 2013
My condolences. From a fellow graduate of CAPA 1982. - Gina Satchell
Gregory Stea
November 14, 2013
I am a good friend of Larry Sechuk, Tom's brother and spent many days in our youth hanging out at his house. Its memories from that time that I have of Tom and am greatly saddened by his passing. My condolences.
November 14, 2013
Wendy and Jen, we are so very sorry to hear this. Our deepest condolences to you both.
November 13, 2013
SECHUK FAMILY,
YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS.
November 13, 2013
Gary, Linda,Tom and family thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
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