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Thomas Miklos Obituary

Thomas J. Miklos passed away September 2, 2009. He was born February 19, 1934 in South Norwalk, Connecticut. He attended local schools and after one year at the University of Connecticut he entered the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and graduated in June 1957. Upon his graduation he was commissioned as an Ensign and served 22 years which included a tour at the United State Post Graduate School in Monterey, California where he received a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. His Military career included tours on Destroyers, an Aircraft Carrier, Shipyards and Staff assignments. After retiring as a Commander, in 1979, he was one of the founders and a Vice President of American Systems Engineering Corporation (AMSEC) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. After retirement from his second career, he moved to Palm Coast, Florida in 1994. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Matanzas Men's Golf Association. He is survived by Angela his wife of 51 years; son, Thomas Jr.; daughter-in-law, Catherine; granddaughters, Gabrielle and Caitlin of Virginia Beach; brother, Joseph Miklos; sister, Dorothy Roberts, who also reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia. A Memorial Mass will be held at Santa Maria Del Mar on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to Santa Maria Del Mar Youth Group. His funeral service will be held in Virginia Beach, Virginia with family and friends.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Sep. 6, 2009.

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Kenneth Sydow

September 21, 2009

To the Miklos Family: I did not join AMSEC until July 1989, and so did not get to work with Tom, but his name was legend and his many contributions to the company continued long after he'd left.

Please accept my sincere sympathy. Ken Sydow

Jack Greenhalgh

September 8, 2009

I will always remember how vital Tom was to the founding and success of AMSEC. Both business partner and friend, he will be missed. Muriel and I send our prayers to everyone in the family.

Sybil & Bill West

September 8, 2009

Dear Angela and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Tom was one of the really good guys -- a friend, a classmate, and a 13th company-mate at the Naval Academy. We enjoyed and are so thankful for the opportunity to share some catch-up time with you at the 50th Reunion.

You and the family are in our prayers.

Jim Miklos

September 7, 2009

Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May the soul of Tom Miklos, through the mercy of God rest in peace Amen. We love and miss you Uncle Tom. Jim, Lori, and the girls.

Cindy Parker

September 6, 2009

Tom, Catherine and Family: We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Cindy Parker and Family

Chuck Needham

September 6, 2009

Tom, Catherine and family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your father probably knew my father in law, Bob Jones, who owned Q.E.D. Systems and graduated from the USNA in 1958, also an avid golfer. I lost my father 6 weeks before my father in law passed and it was really tough, but cherishing the wonderful memories really helps. Keep the memories alive and the smiles will soon return to your face after the greaving is done. Our prayers go out to you.

Chuck Needham and family

Catherine Miklos

September 6, 2009

As the girls rise out of bed, I remember him always telling them when they woke up:

Good morning, Mary Sunshine! What makes you rise so soon? You chase away the stars at night and far outshine the moon.

Pepa will be sorely missed.

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