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Thomas Nowinski Obituary
He was born in Manhattan, N.Y., on Nov. 30, 1947. He retired as a Master Sergeant in 1985 from the Air Force after more than 21 years of dedicated service. He began his second career at Kinyo Virginia, Inc. where he was employed when he passed away.
He loved to listen to classical music on National Public Radio, barbeque on Sundays regardless of weather conditions, and spend time with his family. His strong independence and strength will always be remembered.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jan and Christine.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia; four sons, Dennis, Richard, Michael and David; sister, Barbara; brothers, Richard and Andrew; grandson, Blane; granddaughter, Mikaela, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share words of comfort with the family.
Friends are invited to visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 512 Buckroe Ave., Hampton, VA 23664.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Public Radio, WHRO Channel 90.3, 5200 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23508, (757) 889-9499.
He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. He is now in the loving arms of his LORD.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Pamela Coston
March 9, 2009
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Tom was a very good person. I worked with him at Kinyo for several years, and he seemed to have loved my safety slogan before I left the company. He will be truly missed. God Bless!
Scott Ellis
March 6, 2009
I'll miss Tom's friendliness and kindness. I can't ever remember hearing him say anything negative about anyone. And I'll always think of Tom when I travel to Brazil. He always volunteered to go with me.
Andrew Wright
March 6, 2009
With deepest symathy and pray we will miss you. A true friend.
Nicole Venning
March 6, 2009
To the Nowinski Family,
I want to send my condolences and tell you how sorry for your father's loss....My prayers are with your family....Godspeed....Nicole Venning and Family
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Lisa Collins
March 6, 2009
Tom will be greatly missed at Kinyo. He always had a smile and something positive to say. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. God Bless
Keiko Corning
March 6, 2009
Tom will be missed so much at Kinyo. I always enjoyed talking to him and his positive attitued to a life in general always inspired me. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Dorothy Karsay(DAK)
March 6, 2009
TO THE NOWINSKI FAMILY,
ALTHOUGH I NEVER MET MR. NOWINSKI I DID HAVE THE DISTINCT PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH BOTH MICHAEL AND DAVID AT MANHATTAN'S N.Y. DELI AND PUB. BOTH OF THESE FINE YOUNG MEN WERE ALWAYS KIND, CONSIDERATE,POLITE, AND JUST PURE FUN TO BE AROUND. IF THIS IS ANY INDICATION OF HOW THEY WERE RAISED BY BOTH THEIR FATHER AND MOTHER IT IS EASY FOR ME TO SEE AND UNDERSTAND WHY THEIR FATHER MUST HAVE BEEN A REMARKABLE MAN AND SUCH A GREAT INFLUENCE ON HIS SON'S. MIKE AND DAVE, I WAS DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING AND WOULD LIKE YOU BOTH TO KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT ALL THE KIND WORDS AND MEMORIES LEFT HERE OF YOUR FATHER ARE A GREAT COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO YOU ALL IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WITH MUCH LOVE AND PEACE,
Rene Trinidad
March 5, 2009
My thoughts go out to the entire family. Sorry just doesnt say enough when you loose a loved one so suddenly. Hold on to the memories you have and they will never be far from your heart.
Tricia Gordon
March 5, 2009
My heart goes out to everyone in the Nowinski family. Unfortunately, I only knew Tom for 8 months, but in those 8 months I became like a part of his family. He was an amazingly kind person, he had a huge heart, and would give anything to make others happy. I will never forget all those Sunday dinners that would feed an army, even if there was only 4 of us eating. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his whole family. I love you all. Please take care and God Bless!
Kim Hatfield
March 5, 2009
Words could not describe the kind and sweet man that Tom was. I remember going to a BBQ at his house and him showing me pictures of his beautiful new granddaughter. He would always make me smile and will be greatly missed.
Rachel Wood
March 5, 2009
Tom always treated me like a daughter. I was lucky to live only 3 doors down from the Nowinskis. When I think of my childhood, I immediately think of Tom's genuine kindness and laughter. I loved our adventures to the sandpool while listening to classical music in the van, the BBQ's, celebrating the 4th of July... I will deeply miss you, Tom. You meant the world to me and my family. I wish I would have seen you more recently.
Mike & Linda Bartgis
March 5, 2009
Gigi,Dennis,Richard,Mike and David,
Tom was a good neighbor and friend. He loved you boys so much and talked about you often. He gave my daughters good soccer advice and told them how he enjoyed hearing them play the piano when we had our windows open in the spring. He loved to talk about New York, his trip to Hawaii a few years ago, the grandchildren he loved so much and the dog! :) We will sure miss him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and hold dear to your memories...he was good at making good ones.
JoAnn Richard
March 5, 2009
I will miss Tom here at Kinyo, he was always talking about his boys and how proud he was of them.
Wayne Ewing
March 5, 2009
Tom will be missed by his friends and family at Kinyo Virginia. As our Safety Officer, Tom's charm, personal demeanor, and warm smile helped provide him the tools he needed to ensure the safety of all workers. Tom was the "safety conscious" of all those who worked with him and he loved awarding the annual safety slogan winner every year. I will miss Tom. He was an asset to my corporate staff and will be hard to replace.
Glenn Schofield
March 5, 2009
To the Nowinski Family,
Deepest sympathy at this time to you all.
God Bless,
Sheila Daly and Glenn Schofield (Former Kinyo Co-worker)
Lafayette Harris
March 5, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Vernon Dyke
March 5, 2009
My prayers are with the family for peace and understanding. God is an awesome God and he has welcomed Tom into his presence.We had a great time at the ASSE meetings and I will miss him tremendously. Peace and blessings to the family...
Kristin Benson
March 5, 2009
Tom was a valued member of the Greater Tidewater Chapter Peninsula Section of the American Society of Safety Engineers. We will miss his enthusiasm and passion for safety.
I didn't know Tom very well but I know he always had a smile on his face, a warm greeting, and kind words.
Lynn Curtis
March 5, 2009
David and family, we are so sad to hear of the passing of your father. I will remember how proud he was of his children and how supportive he was. Continue to keep him in your memories every day, this will help you through your grief and keep his memory alive. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynn, Cathy, Ryan and Cassandra Curtis
Arvid Nopson
March 5, 2009
I remember M/Sgt Nowinski when I was his 1st/Sgt . He was such an easy going guy , and always willing to help when ever asked. I am so very sorry for your lose
Paul Kuchta
March 5, 2009
We will miss you Tom.
Colleen Becker
March 5, 2009
It was my privilege to know Tom, first through our membership in the Peninsula Section, ASSE; then, as a client for our consulting company. I enjoyed talking with Tom and always knew that we could count on his support in promoting worker health and safety. He will be greatly missed. Please know that Tom and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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