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Thomas Kolowitz Obituary
Survivors: Loving Wife, Louise; Children, Christine Walsh and her husband Thomas, Joseph Kolowitz and his wife Jacquelyn, Kathleen Brandstetter and her husband Kevin; Brother, Eugene Kolowitz; Grandchildren, Matthew and Nicholas Walsh, Michael and Andrew Kolowitz, Nicole, Emily, Bethanne and Alyssa Brandstetter; Great Grandchildren, Colin and Michaela Walsh.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tues., July 7th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1046 W. Cedar St., Allentown, PA 18102. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown. A viewing will be held Tues. 9-10AM at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. Guests musts wear masks and practice social distancing.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, may be made to the Church at the address above.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Kolowitz
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Debbie Fernandes
July 7, 2020
Dear Louise,Jackie,Joe,the boys and family. So sorry for your loss.i hope you find peace and comfort in your memories of good times and a life well lived. I thank him for his service. You are in our prayers. Debbie Fernandes and family.
Chris Fegely
July 7, 2020
My condolences to the Kolowitz family,
I worked with Tommy his knowledge on
finger printing was the best, taught me many
things. Rest in peace brother.
Joe Scrizzi
July 7, 2020
Good friends are like Stars, you don't always see them, but you know they're always there....With deepest condolences!
Daryl & Marlene Hendricks
July 5, 2020
So sorry to hear about Tom's passing. There is no more honorable a profession than one could have chosen than that which Tom did. Tom was truly an expert in his field and was willing and eager to share his knowledge.
I had the distinct privilege to have worked with Tom and will always remember the camaraderie that he shared as a "brother" in blue.
Thank you for your service to our community and Country. May you rest in eternal pearce .
Pug and Mary Ann Sterner
July 5, 2020
Was a hell of a nice guy. One of my best friends. We are out of town. Sorry we can't attend.
Pug and Mary Ann Sterner
July 5, 2020
Was a hell of a nice guy. One of my best friends.
Laurie Gasper
July 4, 2020
Condolences for the Kolowitz family, his friends and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue
Thank you for your Service R.I.P.
andy wiesner
July 4, 2020
o sorry to hear of Toms Passing. I came on the years before Tom and he was a Great Police officer with a memory tat no one could could beat in Fingerprinting. Rest in Peace Tom.....Prayers are with your Family... Fromm Penny and I.
Kathy ( Toth) Griffiths
July 3, 2020
Dear Louise & Family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May all your memories bring you peace.
Ed
July 3, 2020
So sorry for your loss .. May God give you strength and comfort through this difficult time .. I worked with Tom at APD .. Tom was a great guy and will be missed .. Rest in Peace my friend ..
Cindy Koch
July 3, 2020
I'm so very sorry for your loss Louise. You're in my thoughts & prayers!
Tony Demilio
July 3, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to the Kolowitz family. I was always amazed working with the Lt and his knowledge of fingerprints. He was definitely fun to work with and mentored many fine young officers. Rest in Peace Brother.
Jean Bradley
July 3, 2020
Dear Louise and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Tom's passing.
My condolences to you and your family.
Remembering you in my prayers.
Love, Jean Bradley
Barbara Sinsky Hood
July 2, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Joe Heidenwolf
July 2, 2020
Drear Louise and Family. My condolences and sympathy on Tom's passing. Sincerely Joe Heidenwolf
A Citizen
July 2, 2020
Thanking your husband and family for his service to the United States and the Community of Allentown. So sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Barbara. Kudla
July 2, 2020
Tom was a great guy very dedicated to his family first and then his job. We are all going to miss him at our monthly luncheons. Rest In Peace Tom
Ronald Kolowitz
July 2, 2020
Condolences from one of your many cousins, may the Lord bless Tommy's sole and give peace to his family and friends.
Kevin Smith
July 2, 2020
I worked with Lt. Kolowitz at A.P.D. He was a fine man and an excellent identification specialist. He did not suffer fools gladly and told it as it was. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his wife and family and count myself as a better man for knowing him. Rest easy Tom
Joni & Dave Tedesco
July 2, 2020
Louise & Family~
So very sorry to read about your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Thank you for his service to our Country and the Community he served.
Michael Crone
July 2, 2020
My deepest, deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Tom. He was my Lieutenant while in the ID Bureau. He knew his stuff! Taught me all I know about fingerprints and crime scene investigations. I loved hearing his stories and experiences about the old days. He had a certain way of saying things and expressing himself that always caught your attention. I will miss him greatly!!! Rest in peace Lieutenant.
Joe Hanna
July 2, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to Tommy's family. I had the privilege and pleasure of working with Tommy. He loved his job and was a "human fingerprint comparison machine" before the days of computers. I learned a great deal from him as he was truly a fingerprint expert.
May God Rest His Soul and May his memory by eternal.
July 2, 2020
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
John, Lissette & Sophia Scrizzi
July 1, 2020
To the Kolowitz family,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. He was a wonderful man and I always enjoyed talking with him when I would stop by your home while growing up. He will remain alive in your hearts forever. God bless his soul.
Scott & Linda Mitchell
July 1, 2020
We are saddened to hear about Toms passing.
He will be remembered as a excellent police officer and the best fingerprint expert in the area. He worked so hard to identify and prosecute criminal offenders for the city of Allentown. He was admired for his expertise. He will be remembered by so many friends in law enforcement. I was proud to be his friend.
God bless Toms family and watch over them during in their time of grief.
Rest In Peace, Tom.
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