Thomas S. Shustack
Thomas S. Shustack
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December 7, 1936 - December 19, 2025
Thomas S. Shustack, age 89, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Born in Shenandoah, PA on December 7, 1936, he was a son of the late Bernard and Emma (Stott) Shustack. He was a proud member of the Delaware Air National Guard.
Thomas had a huge heart. He was a master Mason and very skilled at what he did. Thomas also had a passion for NASCAR racing and was a huge fan.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jean C. Shustack and his brothers, Joseph Shustack and Robert Shustack. He is survived by his sons, Steven Shustack and Thomas Shustack; granddaughters, Emily and Molly; great-grandson, Mason; and his sister, Carol DeGraves (Douglas).
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 am until 10 am on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 10 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Thomas' memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or online by clicking here; or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 or online by clicking here.
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Robert J. Miklas, USN.
December 21, 2025
Thomas, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Have a smooth flight airman.
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