Name: Visitation for Thomas Joseph Orlowski
Start: 2018-10-09T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-10-09T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Little's Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Smithfield

LTC (Ret) Thomas Joseph Orlowski, 76, of Smithfield passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born the son of the late Roman and Eleanor Orlowski. He is survived by his wife Carolyn W. Orlowski; daughters Christie Franzen, Diana Harris (John), Michelle Windsor (Philip), Nicole Benham and Sherree Setzer (Jeffery); Michael Roman Orlowski (Maria); twenty-one grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters Patricia Chupailo and Regina Starosta. After serving his country for over 20 years in the U. S. Army, he began his second career as a consultant in the computer software industry. LTC (Ret) Orlowski was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, served on the Board of Directors of the Luter Family YMCA, the Board of Coalition to Salute America Heroes, the President of the First Division Infantry Monuments Association. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 300 Smithfield Blvd, Smithfield, VA. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 9, from 6 to 7 at Little's Funeral Home. LTC (Ret) Orlowski will be laid to rest at a later date, with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. The family suggest donations in his honor be made to the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, 552 Fort Evans Rd, Suite 300, Leesburg, VA20176. Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Daily Press on Oct. 7, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Orlowski

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23 Entries

Elizabeth (Betty) Perry

September 18, 2021

Clif.....Tom was a neighbor of Shirlee Ziolkowski Boyd. We all lived on Outer Drive/Packard Streets. I was wondering if there was an Army connection?

Detlev-Lothar Werk

December 16, 2018

"A job well done" (dobrze wykonana praca), your contemporaries might have said, and we agree. Rest in peace, fine 'Blue Spader'! The country needed you, and you gave your best!
Denny Werk

Paul Herbert

October 11, 2018

Tom was a good, good man and a great soldier and friend. I was so sorry to learn of his untimely death! All of us at Cantigny send our sincere condolences to Carol and his family. Rest in peace, Tom.

David Walker

October 11, 2018

Tom has been a stalwart champion of the Coalition of Salute America's Heroes for many years, and a long time dear friend of mine. He was a Vietnam veteran who earned a purple heart. He felt great empathy for the people we serve wounded veterans from Afghanistan and Iraq. On the Board, he was known for asking the tough questions and providing sound advice. The prophet Isaiah said, Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Tom walked uprightly and brought integrity of purpose to everything he did. He was a good man and a good friend of ours. He will be missed. Our hearts go out to Carol and his entire family.

Margaret Buza

October 10, 2018

Pat and Reggie and Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Dick and Crystal Lindaman

October 10, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. We enjoyed Tom down at the boat docks whether it was for fun or power washing the dock. He was such a good guy, always had a good laugh with him.

D Daughenbaugh

October 10, 2018

Tom was a great guy and his service and commitment to veterans will inspire long after his passing. I'm grateful for the time given to get to know him. He will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with Carol and their family.

Randy Dragon

October 10, 2018

A great Warrior and a true friend, Tom was the epitome of a selfless servant. On behalf of the 26th Infantry, the Blue Spaders, we extend our sincere condolences. Tom always went the extra mile to help his fellow Soldiers and his efforts in extending the history of our Regiment, the Big Red One and those who proudly served this great Nation will always be cherished. Our heartfelt sympathy are with Family and Friends as we mourn the loss of a great man. Once a Blue Spader, Always a Blue Spader. Duty First!

Bob Wilson

October 10, 2018

Col Tom Orlowski will be sorely missed. I had the pleasure of serving with Tom on the Officer's of the First Infantry Division dinner committee. All of us respected Tom for his service and leadership of the 26th Infantry Regiment (Blue Spaders). God Bless his family. Bob Wilson LTG (Ret) Chairman of the Officers Dinner.

LTG (R) Ronald Watts

October 10, 2018

The Society of the First Infantry Division has lost a great man, leader, and loyal member of the 1st Infantry Division Veterans! We offer our condolences to the family, and pray that you will find some comfort in the memories of your times with Tom, and his service to our Nation, our Army, and the 1st Infantry Division

LTG (Ret.) Ronald Watts, President, Society of the First Infantry Division

David Danner

October 9, 2018

Tom was a great friend and colleague. We worked together in various capacities for nearly four decades. He was a straight-shooter, a hard worker and a smart and generous person. I will miss him.

October 9, 2018

SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF TOM. HE WAS TRUE GENTLEMAN AND WILL BE MISSED. DENNIS LUCEY, VP---AKIMA/TKC GLOBAL

Nancy Morales

October 9, 2018

Tom was my mentor as I joined the committee for the Officers of the First Division. I will miss his wise counsel and friendship. Tom and his family are in my prayers. May God bless you and your family.

Dave Johnson

October 8, 2018

Tom was a proud Big Red One soldier. He will be missed at the Officers of the 1st Division dinner this year. He was a good man.

Rick Orth

October 8, 2018

Our sincerest condolences to your family, Tom was great American who was adored by the Officers of the First Division, especially the 26th Infantry Regiment. We will miss him dearly at our Annual Dinner. Rick Orth, Colonel (Retired), Deputy Chairman/Permanent Secretary, Officers of the First Division Dinner Committee

Peter Carlson

October 8, 2018

Tom was a good friend, a terrific neighbor, and a genuine good guy. Tom and I were both fraternity brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, though we were affiliated with different universities. We spent a lot of time together over the last ten years as we worked-out at the local Y and spent much time debating everything from politics to policy. We served on the Y Board together and looked out for each other in the neighborhood. I will miss him in so many ways that I can't list them. He lived a good life serving his country and serving others through his career and volunteerism. We are all the richer from knowing this man. RIP.

Fred Foreman

October 8, 2018

Tom was a distinguished leader and respected by his friends, fellow veterans, and colleagues. He was an articulate spokesman for the Coaltion to Salute Americas Heroes and received many awards and honors for his service to his fellow citizens. Stephanie and I send our condolences to Carolyn and her family, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many friends. We will miss him at our dinners in Leesburg as we discuss his many contributions and friendship.

Tom Wills

October 8, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family.

Laurie Wolfe

October 7, 2018

I am so heart broken to hear this. You and Tom were so kind when my Dad died. I am glad I got to see y'all this summer at the reunion. I hope Tom and my Dad are sharing a glass of Scotch right now. Much love and prayers for comfort in the days ahead.

John & Becky Wandling

October 7, 2018

Becky and I send our regrets. I will never forget Sailing with Tom, working on some computer stuff and DIY projects, and sipping some wine (sometimes a lot). There aren't too many people you can argue politics and religion with and still be friends. Tom was one. We disagreed about almost everything, but we both loved our families, our country, and believed we needed to do our best by them. May Tom rest in peace and may God bless his family.

Dave Mason

October 7, 2018

A finer trooper never lived.

Nancy Frumen

October 6, 2018

I was married to Tom for 20 years. We had two children, Christie and Michael who have grown to be people who we can be very proud of. We also have five grandchildren, Megan, Allison, Jack, Dawson, and Emma, who we are equally proud of. Divorce breaks up the family, but Tom and I have managed to stay friends. I have always had the upmost respect for his accomplishments. May he Rest In Peace!

Keith Starosta

October 6, 2018

A great man. Period.

I love you Uncle Tom.

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