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H. THOMAS WINEMAN JR.

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Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2011.

WINEMAN
H. THOMAS, JR.
November 18, 1953 - July 9, 2011. A summer resident of Chautauqua, NY and a winter resident of Boynton Beach, FL., H. Thomas Wineman, Jr., died suddenly on Saturday July 9, 2011 at the age of 57. Tom served with great distinction for almost 21 years as the floral director for Chautauqua Institution. His magnificent floral designs were visible on the Amphitheatre stage in addition to the Athenaeum Hotel Grand Lobby and adjoining rooms. His signature artistic style showcased exotic flowers and indigenous grasses creating the whimsical centerpieces highly desired at private parties, corporate receptions, weddings, anniversaries and bar / bat mitzvahs. His proudest moment at Chautauqua was doing the arrangements for President Clinton's visit to the Institution. His unusual design style attracted attention from his fellow professionals with annual invitations to participate in the grandeur of the Rose Bowl Parade. A team leader for Fiesta Parade Floats, his team's efforts garnered the 2011 top award for the float honoring President Reagan. A 15-year veteran of the Rose Parade, Tom gladly spent his Christmas and New Year's vacations working non-stop arranging massive fresh exotic flowers into spectacular arrangements on his assigned floats to make sure everyone who watched the parade marveled at the detail of each one. His dedication over the years brought him numerous awards. Born and raised in Edgewood, PA, Tom graduated from Delaware Valley College with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture in 1976. He will be missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his mother, Lou B. Wineman of Chautauqua, NY; his father, Harry T. Wineman, Sr. of Las Vegas, NV; his brother, Joseph A. Wineman, DMD of Henderson, NV; and his sisters, Deborah B. Wienke of Sewall's Point, FL and Cassandra W. Hoffmeister of Glen Ellyn, IL. A Memorial will be held Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. in the Amphitheatre at Chautauqua Institution. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made in his name to Chautauqua Foundation, The Bishop's Garden Fund, P.O. Box 28, Chautauqua, NY 14722.
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August 18, 2011

Dear Lou and Family,

It broke our hearts to read about Tom. He was a fine young man and very accomplished. Tom was always so kind and courteous. We will always remember his smile and spirit. Remembering our neighborhood days in Edgewood, oh so long ago. Our heartfelt prayers are with you all during this very difficult time! All our love, Marcy Curtin Wolf and Virginia Curtin.