Thomas A. Penkilo

1936 - 2024

Thomas A. Penkilo, originally from Baltimore, Maryland, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 17, 2024, after a brief illness. Thomas was born on February 27, 1936, to parents John and Agnes Penkilo.

Thomas was a devoted Catholic. He attended St Casimir's Roman Catholic School in Highlandtown, Maryland. He served St Casimir's Church in his youth as an altar server and then later in life as an usher. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus Council # 2521 for 50 years where in June 2013 he was recognized for his loyal and faithful service. Tom's successful career included working 14 years in the reference library of the News American newspaper. 1988 Tom started working for Baltimore County as a messenger in their government offices. He continued to work there for 10 years till his retirement. Tom remained in Maryland till March of 2022 when he moved to Texas to be with family.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes Penkilo, and brothers Daniel and Walter Penkilo. He is survived by his sister-in-law Janet Penkilo, nephew Gary and his wife Monica Penkilo and their children Ava and Anna, niece Jeannine Luenser and her children Kenneth, Steven and Matthew, plus many cousins.

Visiting hours at St. Casimir's Church, 2800 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore, Md. 21224, on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 10:30 A.M until 12:00 pm. Funeral mass at 12:00 P.M. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Thomas's name to St. Casimir Church.