Thomas Wasolaskus

Thomas Wasolaskus

Thomas Wasolaskus Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 19, 2024.
Thomas F. Wasolaskus passed away Sunday January 14, 2024 in Dallas, TX. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 1st 1947, and made Dallas his home in 1978, where he resided until his death.

He was a proud veteran, serving from 1966-1968 in the Vietnam war earning a Vietnam campaign medal, Service Medal, Good conduct Medal, National Defense Medal. He then became a well regarded barber, and loved his job at Culwell and Sons Grooming Room, where he worked for 40 years until the day of his passing.

He loved and was loved deeply by his many friends and his family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Juanita Wasolaskus, and sister, Joani Wasolaskus.

He leaves behind his brother, David Wasolaskus, dearly loved nieces; Emily (Nate) Chivis, Caitlin Wasolaskus, Michele (Jesse) Baragar, and great nephews and nieces, Jameson, Asher, Savannah, and Brooklyn. As well as many cousins. Tom was the beloved former husband to Joni Heilskov, who he held in high regard for his remaining time.

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

The family has asked in lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Disabled American Veterans organization.

"BROTHER, THE PARTY IS OVER AND THE LAST SONG HAS BEEN SUNG. I LOVE YOU AND WILL THINK OF YOU EVERY SINGLE DAY. WE DID PRETTY WELL AS ADULT BROTHERS. YOU HELPED MOLD MY 3 DAUGHTERS, YOUR NIECES. THEY WILL FOREVER BE BETTER, STRONGER PEOPLE BECAUSE OF YOU. I SIT HERE WITH TEARS- SOME HAPPY SOME SAD. I MISS YOU SO MUCH ALREADY. "

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February 10, 2024

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February 2, 2024

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Patty-joan "pj" Hines

February 10, 2024

Dear Tom, I've been trying to call you since we last visited on January 11th, but today, I discovered you left this Earth on January 14th...I am sorry Tom, no more pain. Thank you for being my friend. Thank you for the awesome Christmas present for my frizzy hair. You are right. The Moroccan oil is awesome. I love and miss you. God bless you. Cheers to you Tom always....Love PJ

Kelly Crain

February 2, 2024

Tom started cutting my hair in the mid 1990's. Over the years, he became my friend. I will miss him.

Mike Culwell

January 21, 2024

I have know Tom for most of my life. He was a loyal and reliable employee at our barber shop. He loved his clients and our company. He will be missed.

Mike Culwell

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