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FRANCIS T. TOMCZUK
AGE: 90 CARTERET
Francis T. Tomczuk, 90, of Carteret, died on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at home. He was born in Carteret and was a life long resident. Francis had a Bachelors Degree from Rutgers University and taught for 35 years at Carteret High School retiring in 1991. He was a parishioner of Divine Mercy Parish-Holy Family RC Church, Carteret and was a member of the Holy Name Society and Holy Family Seniors. Francis was an Army Veteran of World War II serving in the 69"' Infantry and served in the European Theater. He was past Commander and a member of The American Legion Carteret Post 263, The Veterans of Foreign Wars Pvt. Nicholas Minue Star Landing Post 2314 Carteret, Knights of Columbus Fr. Carey Council 1280 3rd Degree, Knights of Columbus Fr. Carey Assembly, 1280 4th Degree and the Polish Cultural Foundation. Also a member of the Rotary Club of Carteret and Carteret Honorary P.B.A. - Local #47.
Francis was predeceased by his parents Walter and Anna Tomczuk. He is survived by his sister Rosalie Rycko, his nephew Anthony Rycko and his wife Michele of Florida, great nephew Michael Rycko and great niece Kristin Rycko.
Funeral Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 8:30am at Synowiecki Funeral Home, 56 Carteret Avenue, Carteret, followed by a 9 am Mass at Divine Mercy Parish-Holy Family RC Church Carteret. Entombment St. James cemetery Mausoleum, Woodbridge. Visiting hours will be Tuesday 2pm - 4pm and 7pm - 9pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Divine Mercy Parish-Holy Family RC Church Renovation Fund will be appreciated. VFW Star Landing Post 2314 will hold a ritual Tuesday, 7pm, Knights of Columbus Tuesday, 7:30pm, American Legion Post 263 Tuesday, 7:15pm.
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September 25, 2010
I'll never forget dear Mr. Tomczuk making me stand in the corner of our 7thGrade English Class because I was talking. Very humuliating at the time, but hilarious now. And my grandaughters just love hearing about it. It makes me "cool". Helen Koskoski Mihalcik--Princeton,NJ
Kathy Colfer - Hinkle
September 18, 2010
Mr Tomczuk - one of my favorite teachers evre. I was an A student in his class but I'll never forget the day he dragged my desk out of the class ot sit in the hallway because I was looking out the door (trying to see a certain someone walk by). I never forgot that day, he was so mad at me for not paying attention, but I loved him so much I couldn't be mad at him.
His spirit and love for what he did left a legacy at CHS and great memories in the minds of those of us lucky enough to have been one of his students. Heaven has a gained a Giant with a big heart. RIP Mr. Tomczuk, and thanks for the pleasure of having been your student.
Alex & Marie(Balka) Zuback
September 12, 2010
So many years, so many students. You were our 8th grade English teacher at Nathan Hale School and will always remember you saying to the class "Don't be a clock watcher; time will pass-- but will you?"
Rest in peace Mr T.
September 10, 2010
Carteret has lost a true patriot. He was just a young man when he took part in the liberation of one of the concentration camps at the end of World War II. Like countless others he was horrified to see the evil that was genocide born of Nazism. He used to throw chalk at me and Aggie Szymborski when were talking in his 7th grade English class at NHS.
He was a good friend to my family, Tom and Elizabeth Jakeway.
Rest in Peace.
Dell McGinley Simeone
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Frank Drew
September 10, 2010
A True American!
Thank you Mr. Tomczuk for showing us all what it means to be a good good citizen and loyal American.
Jurgen Nielsen
September 9, 2010
Mr Tomczuk was a great teacher,,,always had great trivia about Carteret and surrounding areas,,,a true legend and glad I was one of his students CHS 76',,,I guess God needed another Teacher <3
Kathy Slattery
September 9, 2010
I had Mr. Tomczuk in '65 and '66 and I was no angel in his class. He let me get alway with alot because he did see my potential which I realized later on. I not only saw him in the Bus Stop constantly but he also stopped by the VFW often when I went there. I will miss you dearly and know that you are in a better place than all of us. I'll bet you're teaching English up there.....Love Always, Kathy Slattery
Carolyn Pelletreau-Sliziewicz
September 9, 2010
I had the hoor of having Mr T my senior year. He was a great teacher. I used to see him at the Bus Stop. He would come over and talk to my husband and myself. So many of us will hold fond memories from one of the greatest teachers of Carteret High.
Stacy Sliziewicz
September 9, 2010
Mr. Tomczuk was a great & proud citizen of our town and will forever be woven into the fabric that is Carteret.
Even though I never had the honor of being one of his students - however both of my parents did - he always greeted me by name & with a smile whenever and wherever I saw him - be it within CHS's walls, or out in the "real world"......no matter how many years that passed since I graduated (in 1989). Mr. Tomczuk was a wonderful friend and neighbor to my grandparents as well.
He was a gem & a gentleman who will be GREATLY missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May you rest in peace.
Frank Verello
September 9, 2010
Mr Tomczuk was my favorite teacher at CHS. He never took it easy on me because he knew the potential I had in myself that I didn't know at the time. To this day I remember his teachings and always will. My Condolences goes out to the Tomczuk family and may he R.I.P. He truly was one of a kind and he will be missed by all of us. I'm just lucky enough to have been in one of his English classes to experience the master at work. God Bless Mr Tomczuk.
Laura Kurtz
September 8, 2010
It's been at least 20 years since I last saw you but I remember you as a wonderful and kind person. My parents (Phil & Joanne Kurtz) were glad to have known you too. Sympathies to your family and may you rest in peace.
September 8, 2010
Mr. Tomczuk,as his students called him, was my English teacher for 3 of the 4years at CHS. He also knew my father quite well(Harold Maddow) because my father was a member of the Jewish War Vets and both believed in the defence of this country. After 90yrs of good living,may you rest in peace with the knowledge of a life well spent. God Bless You.
Gail Farrell
September 8, 2010
As a member of the American Legion Jersey Boys State staff, I want to say that this is very sad news indeed. Many on staff only knew Frank in his later years, when his health was failing and he had trouble getting around. But some of us will remember a vital, funny, outgoing and truly dedicated member of our Boys State staff.
He possessed the admirable quality of being able to poke fun at himself, and I'll always cherish working on that silly short 'commercial' where he pretended to race a motorcycle around the Rider quad and then took off his 'way-too-cool' helmet and refreshed himself w/one of those goofy Stan McGraw sodas.
His jokes were bad, his criticism of spelling and grammar sometimes old-fashioned and over-zealous; but he always put the our boys first and gave unselfishly to the Legion and to Boys State. Like many of our lost heroes -- Bob May, Bob Bonnavait, Norman Sullivan come to mind -- he will be greatly missed.
Jim Bracchitta
Mr. Tomczuk far left partying with Mr. King, Ms Pullen and Walter Gaisor
Beverly Carter
September 8, 2010
Mr. Francis T. Tomczuk June 8, 2008 at CHS 40th Class Reunion
Beverly Carter
September 8, 2010
Beverly Carter
September 8, 2010
You were "one in a million" Mr. Tomczuk. A wonderful patient school teacher and a gentleman at all times. Last saw you at the 40th year Class reunion of CHS in Beachwood NJ. I have pictures of you reading an old "Annscott News" checking for errors. Will always remember you and carry those memories of good education to my grandchildren.
Pat/Eleanor (Ladanyi) Baker & Pakenham
September 8, 2010
May God Bless you at this sorrowful time. My sister used to tell me when she saw you in Bus Stop. I remember you from our English classes. You always had humor.
Tom O'Donnell
September 8, 2010
God Bless you and your family. You will be truely missed and always remembered.
Donna Godleski-Lenahan
September 7, 2010
Mr. T. was so proud of his Polish heritage and was the advisor to the High School Polish Club. He truly loved teaching and interacting with his students. He was good friends with my grandmother. Everyone loved Mr. Tomczuk.
Bernadette Winters
September 7, 2010
Mr. Tomczuk, you will be sadly missed by my family. My daughter and I will always remember the times we saw you and sometimes sat down to eat with you at the Bus Stop. We will always remember you telling jokes and correcting our grammer.
Jim Hudacko
September 7, 2010
R.I.P. Mr T.....Always renenber my time spent in your class!
Patricia Voutsinas
September 7, 2010
Mr. T., you were a great teacher at CHS, always willing to share a joke and a smile with each of us. I will miss seeing you in church as well as around town. You never forgot a name nor a face throughout the years. You will truly be missed.
God Bless you and may you rest in peace.
Carol Ostrowski
September 7, 2010
"God Bless You Mr. Tomczuk"
You were very loved. I enjoyed seeing you at the BUSTOP. You will always be remembered. My condolences to your family. God be with you and your family.
Jeannine Harczuk
September 7, 2010
God Bless Mr.Tomczuk, he was a Great teacher and friend. I'm gonna miss seeing him around Carteret. May God Bless and watch over his family.
September 7, 2010
"I THANK MY GOD FOR MY EVER MEMORIES OF YOU" TAKEN FROM PHIL:1:3 . A WONDERFUL ROLE MODEL, AND FUN PERSON, AND TRULY NOT APPRECIATED BY ME UNTIL YEARS AFTER I GRADUATED. CLASS OF 61. IRENE CARTER
pamela peterson
September 7, 2010
I will miss you dearly.
Ken Coanshock
September 7, 2010
God Bless Frank Tomczuk, a true gentleman!
Linda Horn Dzik
September 7, 2010
Rest in Peace, Mr. Tomczuk. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and the education you instilled in us as your students. You will roam the halls of Carteret High School forever!
I will miss you, Mr. Tomczuk, but I will remember you whenever I go by CHS, The Bus Stop and especially any of the American Legion Post 263 events. One of your many students of CHS Class of 1974.
B Hudak
September 7, 2010
May you sleep with the angels!
Mary Tharrington
September 7, 2010
My condolences to the family of Mr. Tomczuk, he was a wonderful man and a great teacher...Mary Tharrington Class 1983
Christine Stenger
September 6, 2010
Rest in peace, Mr. Tomczuk.One of the best teachers one could have had. You (and your wonderfully terrible jokes!) will be missed. Chris Stenger Class of 83
Linda (Dewitz) Roe
September 6, 2010
Mr. Tomczuk was a wonderful teacher and person. He always remembered who I was, even 40 years after I had been his student. He was a part of CHS, a part of Carteret, a part of America. God bless and keep him -- he touched the lives of so many people.
Richard Coghan
September 6, 2010
May your soul rest in peace.A wonderful and caring educator The hallways in CHS surely miss the echoes of your presense.
Rich Coghan "Tobyhanna PA"
Stacey Cashin
September 6, 2010
Dearest Tomczuk Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mr.T was a kind and sweet man. Although I never had him as a teacher he always made a point to say hello in the hallways or even around town. CHS will never be the same without you and Carteret has lost a great citizen and an amazing person. May you Rest In Peace and May God Bless you and your Family.
Daneen Woods-Matulewicz
September 6, 2010
Mr. Tomczuk was one of the most kind, wonderful people you could ever know. Always had a smile and a Hello for everyone! I was fortunate enough to have him as a teacher at CHS and I will remember him always! God Bless you Mr. T!
Sharon Kondas-Rubin
September 6, 2010
Rest in peace Mr. Tomczuk. You were the best teacher I ever had, you made learning fun & interesting for me. You touched my life & so many others in a great way. Whomever had the privilege of knowing you had the honor of having a gift from God. Thank you for touching my life.
Claudine Miles-Viveiros
September 6, 2010
May you rest in peace Mr. Tomczuk. You truly are a part of Carteret, and were a wonderful teacher who touched the lives of many who passed thru CHS. You will be missed.
Walter Zjawin
September 6, 2010
My sincere condolences on the loss of a great American Veteran .Who taught many the values of FREEDOM through out his life both as a teacher in school and a Teacher Instructor Adviser at AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE ."Rest in Peace " Frank T your work for the good Graces of GOD and the good of HUMANITY has touched many.Your American Legion comrade Walter Zjawin
Coleen Pierre
September 6, 2010
My sincere condolences to the Tomczuk family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Mr. Tomczuk surely touched countless lives in CHS, including my own. May he rest in eternal peace.
Susan Banko Lindh
September 6, 2010
You will be missed by so many.....Wonderful, wise man, great teacher, someone who left a lasting impression on everyone he enountered.
September 6, 2010
You were my teacher many years ago, and you never forgot me when I would see you around town. You always had a joke or riddle to share with me and my family. You brought laughter into the world. You will always be remembered.
Elaine Collura Gasparro
Mark Checki
September 6, 2010
Mr. Tomczuk was a very good man. While I never had him for class, I worked closely with him when I was in high school when I went to the American Legion Jersey Boys State. Additionally, he helped me immensely on a project when I was in high school on what Carteret was like during the Progressive Era. He taught my Mom the very grammar on which she still corrects me every so often. When I'd see him around town, Mr. T. would always have a good word. RIP
Nora Elliassen Zappia
September 6, 2010
I had Mr Tomczuk as a teacher 79- 83, and it was so nice to see him all the time in Shoprite, and the "Bus Stop" He was a Carteret Icon. He always gave "on the spot" English quizs. LOL . He would stare you down in Shoprite...until you smiled. :) and shared news.
Much love to his family- He will be fondly remebered, and sadly missed.
Monica Mac Donald Valetutto
September 6, 2010
Sorry for this loss. I remember him well, as one of his students in his classes especially having to write book reports every month.. He will be missed by all that loved him. He is one of the teachers I truely remember from High School. Rest in Peace..
Monica Mac Donald Valetutto ( Dawsonville, GA)
Bill & Sharlene Dewitz
September 6, 2010
RIP Mr Tomczuk, you are a Carteret legend.
MaryAnn Rossi
September 6, 2010
I recall meeting him in the supermarket over time and he would invariably do 'spot' English quizzes...40 years after I was in his class. Pleasant moments. Peace, FTT
September 6, 2010
I have so many memories of Mr. Tomczuk starting as my English teacher at CHS. I remember them placing every Polish immigrant in his class so he can teach them to speak English.
As an Adult I will always remember his service to our country and community.
Mr. Tomczuk will be missed by all. He was a wonderful person. I know he has found peace in Jesus. God bless Mr. Tomczuk and may he rest in peace.
Kathy Carter Dean
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