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Thomas Ptaskiewicz Obituary
He was born in Erie, Pa., on January 18, 1959, the oldest of five children of Walt and the late Jean Ptaskiewicz.
Tom graduated from St John Kanty Prep in 1976, served in the USAF for 4 years and went on to earn a degree in Electrical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He joined Lockheed Martin as an Electrical Engineer. While employed there, he earned Masters Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Management, retiring in 2019 after 34 years of loyal service.
He is survived by his wife Debbie (Ronto)Ptaskiewicz, father Walt Ptaskiewicz of Atlanta, Ga., (formerly Erie, PA), two sisters Jan LeCraw (Chris) and Cathy Ptaskiewicz of Atlanta, brother Mark Ptaskiewicz (Tina) of Golden, Colo. and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Jean and brother John Ptaskiewicz.
There will be a Celebration of Life in Orlando, Fla. with family and friends. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Erie, Pa. both at a later date.
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Jim Fetzner
May 1, 2020
It is with heavy heart that I see that one of my closest friends from my time at Kanty has passed. I have many good memories of Tom. He'll be missed by all that knew him. My condolences to the family.
March 25, 2020
Dear Jan and family,
My heart goes out to all of you in this time of sorrow. I hope your memories will bring you comfort. I know that your faith will see you through. I'm so sorry. Keeping you in thought and prayer.
Lori Askounes Matlak
Dave Halas
March 24, 2020
Walt, I offer my condolence and sympathy.
Beverly Irish-Zielinski
March 23, 2020
Deepest condolences to the entire family. I hope that God can help you through the pain as you move through life. May your beautiful memories begin to outnumber your tears quickly.
DAVID ROBARTS
March 22, 2020
Norma and I send our prayers for your loss and for the family's loss. Tell your Dad we think of him always.
Danette Ronto
March 22, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Thomas McAdoo
March 22, 2020
Cathy and family so sorry to hear of your loss prayers for all. TSGT Thomas McAdoo Retired
Thomas Ecker
March 22, 2020
I met Tom through the Penn State Club in Orlando. He was a very good man. He was my friend. He will be missed. My wish, is for peace,at journey's end, for Thomas Ptaskiewicz.
Carol Zurn
March 22, 2020
Dear Katie and Walt, so sorry about reading about your brother and son. Our prayers are with you and your family. I did not know Tom, only by knowing the both of you we realize the kind of person he was he will be dearly missed by all.
Carol zurn and family
March 22, 2020
I had the pleasure of being a lunch time table mate of Tom for several years at Kanty Prep. How we reveled in his tales of his adventures of the night before!! Rest in peace Kanty brother and keep the balloon flying! Dave Mack
Susan Bonville
March 22, 2020
Cathy and family, So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
March 22, 2020
Tom was a year ahead of me at Kanty Prep... So sorry to hear of his passing... Rest In Peace my Kanty Brother... My deepest sympathies to the family.. Take Care, Mike Trott (KP77)
Jan Yount
March 22, 2020
Cathy, I was so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. I know this has been a difficult time for your family. Prayers for all of you, especially you and your Dad. I feel like I know your Dad thru our conversations. He is a special man and very loved by you. Praying for him not being able to be with your brother. Praying for comfort dear friend.
March 22, 2020
Cathy and family..So very sorry for you all..
prayers of comfort and peace to you all at this most difficult time..
Lana Quinn Kownacki
Maria Wroblewski
March 22, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
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