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Thomas Legath Obituary

Name: Visitation for Thomas Legath
Start: 2016-03-06T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-03-07T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Charles F. Snyder Funeral Homes & Crematory - Lititz Pike

Thomas John Legath, 68, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Hospice and Community Care, surrounded by his loving family following a long, courageous journey battling neuroendocrine cancer. He is now in the presence of God. Tom was married to Vicki (Miller) Legath, his college sweetheart at Kutztown University. They recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on October 25th, 2015. Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Thomas Meade Legath of Sinking Spring, PA, married to Jennifer E. (Berta), and a daughter, Tara Elizabeth (Legath) George of Lancaster, married to William R. George. Three beautiful grandchildren were the light of his life, Ava Rose Legath, Colin Thomas Legath, and Taylor Rose George. His brother, Eugene Legath of Allentown, his mother-in-law, Shirley Parker of Mount Joy and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly, also survive him. Tom's family will always cherish summer vacations in Avalon, NJ. He loved spending time at the beach with his family and friends, dancing with his grandchildren, and driving in his convertible with the top down. Tom was born in Allentown, Lehigh County to the late Rose (Isaacson) Legath and Ulrich John Legath. He was predeceased by an infant brother. Tom graduated from Dieruff High School in Allentown and was drafted into the United States Army in 1967. For 13 months from 1968-1969, Tom proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the 199th light infantry brigade. Tom earned an Associates Degree in Business from Lehigh Co. Community College. He graduated from Kutztown University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and later earned a Master's degree in Education Administration from Lehigh University. Tom began his teaching career at Moser El. in the Allentown School District, then became Assistant Principal at Washington El. School in School District of Lancaster. He was named Principal of Akron and Clay El. Schools in Ephrata Area School District from 1988 until his retirement in 2008. Tom had a deep passion and pride in the school, students, and staff he worked with throughout his career. He was loved by staff and students and everyone welcomed his wonderful hugs and smiles. Services: A visitation will be held at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 5 - 8 PM. Friends may call again on Monday, March 7, 2016 at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 from 9:30 - 11 AM, with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Craig Ross officiating. Interment with full military honors in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery, 62 Valley Rd. Neffsville, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom's memory to Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster County - 685 Good Dr. Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or the Veteran's Honor Park of Lancaster County/ Warwick Twp. 315 Clay Rd. Lititz, PA 17543. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 2, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Legath

Sponsored by Charles F. Snyder Funeral Homes & Crematory - Lititz Pike.

14 Entries

Sandra Holod

March 8, 2016

So sorry to hear of Tom's death. He was an exceptional individual...an outstanding educator.
May special memories sustain family/friends during this difficult time.
Rest in peace...
Sandra S. Holod

Lisa, Rochel, Stephanie, Kelly from Exeter Boys Basketball Parents Club

March 6, 2016

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Doc Laba

March 6, 2016

Gene and The Legath Family......my sincere sympathies on the passing of Tom........have fond memories of attending Community College with him......may he rest in Eternal Peace.....

March 4, 2016

I don't know if I can find the words to express my thanks for having Tommy in my life. He was a big brother to me.
First he was a great friend from our days living on Railroad St and all the experiences we shared with the "guys" from the 6th Ward. He was the one with the level head that kept us in check. I will never forget them.
I could list a hundreds of things we all did together and there wouldn't be enough space. It was always a great conversation when we talked about the Yankees or sports in general his recollection of stats was scary. But the most I appreciate was his caring, knowledge and his outlook on life when we would talk about having cancer. Without him I don't know if I could have made it thru the treatments, side effects and the mental part of fighting cancer and his sharing what worked for him as he fought it. He always was positive with "live your life don't let cancer live it".
I miss him. Rest in Peace
Roy

Sarah Sekoch

March 2, 2016

Sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. He was taken too soon but had a life well lived, accomplishing much and loved by many. I remember the Legath family from when I lived on Railroad St.

Michele Pessina

March 2, 2016

My prayers and sympathy to Tom's family. I was a new teacher at Mosser Elementary in 1979 and Tom was our head teacher. He always had a great smile and loved his job! Even when he had to disciple a student I think they knew he really cared about them. I'm glad to read he had a wonderful, long career in education, he was great at it. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Stan Geho

March 2, 2016

To Tommie and his family,
I wish all you the best at this time, when it;s the most difficult.He was not only a Vet, a great guy, a loving friend, and a great family man . As we say in the Marine Corps, Semper Fidelis forever faithful.,

Mosser Reunion

Harley Stewart

March 2, 2016

Dear Vickey,Tara, Thomas, and brother Gene,

My heart is heavy,just lost one of my very best friends. I know I wasn't supposed to have favorites but in Tom's case I'll gladly make an exception, He just loved school work and learning about how he could be involved in all of the Mosser School Progams. I never had to ask Tom to help. He wanted to be involved and learn new things. I'm so glad that we were able to spend some time together recently at the Mosser Reunion. Sitting at our dinning room table and talking about good times and how proud he was about his family and his school in Lancaster. I will always cherish Tom's friendship, I loved him and his wonderful family.
Harley S. Stewart
Principal
Mosser Elemtentary School
1985-1998

Candice Hellerich kutz

March 2, 2016

Gene so sorry to hear about your brother Thomas. He will be miss very much from all his friends and family members. Now he is in God's hands and living pain free...Prayers and Blessing to Legath Family. I remember Thomas from Dieruff High School and Gene was marry to my cousin. Classmate of Dieruff High School class of 69.

Kay Kurtz Vogel '74 - Website Administrator

March 2, 2016

Legath Family:

The Louis E. Dieruff High School Alumni Association offers our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Tom. May memories comfort you in your time of sorrow.

We posted an announcement to the homepage of our local alumni website to notify fellow classmates (DHS '65) of his passing.

In sympathy and in friendship.

Dieruff Alumni Association
Executive Board
www.dieruff-alumni.org

Jeff Ebert

March 2, 2016

Our deepest condolences to the Legath family. Among Tom's many notable achievements was his admirable service as president of the KU Vet's group. Rest in peace.

George Charles Jr

March 2, 2016

George Charles Jr

March 2, 2016

To the Legath family, and all my relatives and friends, you have my deepest condolences. Seeing this is shocking, and especially so because I just saw the family photo yesterday and remarked how great Tom looked on it. This is a very big loss to us all. I haven't seen Tom in several years as he lived out of the area, but his mother, aunt Rose, kept me abreast of him. I pray that Tom's passing will be healed by all the warm memories that we all had on Railroad Street and beyond as we grew up. God bless you all.

Donna Schuler

March 2, 2016

With love and prayer ...

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