Thomas James Stromoski

Thomas James Stromoski

AGE: 62 • Virginia Beach, VA

Thomas James (Tommy) Stromoski, aged 62, formerly of Edison, succumbed to cancer in Virginia Beach, Va on August 14, 2017. Born in Pittsburgh Pa, Tommy was raised in Edison, and graduated from Edison High School in 1973.

Tommy was an accomplished Singer-Songwriter, Jingle-Writer and Entertainer for most of his adult life. His talent for music was nurtured by the example of his family and his musical experiences in Edison High School. His talent served him well in the US Navy where he served as a signalman on two "Med Tours" and entertained his fellow shipmates on many occasions from 1974 through 1976.

Upon discharge from the Navy he entertained locally for a few years before his musical odyssey took him back to Pittsburgh and then on to Los Angeles before settling in Virginia Beach with his childhood sweetheart and the surviving love of his life, Ms.Nina Giacona.

Tommy is predeceased by his father, Dr Charles A. Stromoski and his mother Patricia Stromoski and an infant brother Joseph Patrick Stromoski. Surviving him are his beloved Nina, her grandchildren Anthony and Paisley, who as their "Pappy" he held with profound affection. Also surviving are his brothers, Charles, Robert, Richard, Raymond, Stephen and David as well as sisters Deborah (Monus), Rebecca (Pascarella), Judith and Barbara.

In keeping with his considerate and generous nature, Tommy has donated his body to the Virginia State Anatomical Program whereas of this writing his corneas have been utilized to help someone in need. As there will be no funeral service, there is just his wish to be remembered as the kind and gentle man who touched so many people with his musical talents.