Thomas John Bockius

Thanks everyone so much for your kind words about my sweet brother.

I coached Tom in football at Newark HS. Not only was he an outstanding player, but was a pleasure to coach. He was a part of the " killer bees ", consisting of Andrew Blank, Mikel Binkley, and himself. My condolences to his family. Doug Hunt

Tom was a classmate of mine at Newark. Being a cheerleader, we often traveled in the same crowd. He was my date to Belles Ball when we went with a group of friends. I hope your family finds peace as you cherish his memory.

I attended high school with Tom. He was a sweet guy. I am praying for the Bockius family and Tom's friends. My most sincere condolences to each of you.
Sincerely,
Cheryl

Carolyn, so sorry to hear about your brother. Followed him at Newark and the U of D when you were at Bayard. He was a good man and great athlete. Sorry for your loss. Mr. Mahoney

I worked for Tom when he was at what is now, PTC-Steel, and can tell you that he was a fair, impartial Manager. I can also tell you that he had a right, saving relationship with Jesus Christ, and lived his life the way in which Christ directed him.

There is no doubt that upon the departure of his soul from his body, he met Jesus Christ, who said to him, "Well done, good, and faithful servant!" It is a goal to which all of us should aspire.

Tom was a man like no other. He made the world a better place by just talking to him. Now he is making heaven a better place. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, but when we go home we will see him in heaven.

Prayers for his family. May Jesus wrap his arms around you and hold you close during these very difficult times. Amen

I met Tom and Lorie Bockius in November 2000. We were celebrating Thanksgiving dinner with our friends at Daybreak Community Church and we were having a Potluck meal. I remember telling them my good news about getting married in December and my fiancé was flying into Dulles airport in a few days from Wales UK and he was coming to live in the USA well in Virginia so he could marry me and Lorie told me she was pregnant with their first, Hannah, due in April. I spent most of my time with Lorie and the kids but when I was around Tom, he was so kind and a very likable and loving friend. I will miss him and if Lorie ever needs anything please let me and Stephen know. Love, Debbie Ramsey

My deepest condolences for the Bockius family and for anyone else that knew him, because if you knew him and he knew you, then you were family. Men like him are rare, and we are all better for having met him. Godspeed, Tom.