Thomas Patrick Chinn Sr.

Thomas Chinn Obituary

Thomas Patrick

CHINN Sr.

Longtime Nevada resident, Thomas Patrick Chinn Sr., went to his eternal rest on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Stockton, CA. He is the son of the late Bolling Robertson Chinn and Dora Frances Chinn, brother of the late Robert Conrad Chinn and Constance Anne Hanson.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Tena Chinn; his sister, Maryrose Dozier-Boscoe; his four children, Margaret Chinn, Thomas Chinn Jr., Anne Casey, and Christina Collinsworth; two stepchildren, Brian Howard and Jennifer Tucciarone; his two nephews, Lance Dozier and John Hanson; his two nieces, Sally Creedon and Jane DeVecchio; and his 10 grandchildren.

He was educated at St. Agnes parochial school, which later became Annunciation, and he graduated from St. Mary's High School in Stockton, CA. Tom was an accomplished skier during high school, and he was hired as a ski instructor at Dodge Ridge on weekends and special holidays. After High School, Tom studied and graduated from the Jesuit University USF in San Francisco where he further developed his interest in his religion, and he later became a deacon in the Catholic Church. He had a successful career in both the advertising and the automotive industries. He loved and followed auto racing throughout his life. Tom was a devoted family man and loved them very much. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, and spending time with those close to him. Tom will always be remembered as an engaging storyteller, and for having a wonderful gift for making friends wherever the road took him. Tom will be dearly missed by his family and the many friends.

A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2009 at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Reno. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Palliative Care Team at Renown Regional Medical Center; Renown Health Foundation, Palliative Care Team, 1155 Mill Street, mail code #02, Reno, NV. 89502. Without the Palliative Care Team's compassion anddedication, Thomas' passing would not have been as peaceful. We invite you to share thoughts, memories and condolence messages in the family guestbook at www.wa ltonsfuneralhome.com. Walton Sparks Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Chinn

8 Entries

Joan Costa Bottini

July 28, 2009

On behalf of the St. Mary's High School Class of 1956, please accept our condelences during your time of sorrow. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. He touched many lives in the many years for most of us who started at the old St. Agnes Grammar School and graduated with him from the old St. Mary's High School. As for me, Joan Costa Bottini, I grew up with him as we lived in the same neighborhood as children. Tom, Rest In Peace.
Your SMHS Class of 1956 Representative

Steve Robinson

July 27, 2009

Tena, I only met Tom once but knew immediately what a gracious man he has been. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Hold on to the memories.

Peggy Traverso

July 26, 2009

I was so saddened by the news of Tom's passing. We went through grammar and high school together and were friends throughout those years. He will be greatly missed, and remembered, at our reunions.
Tena, my heart goes out to you and the family. Tom was special. His hometown friend will miss him.

Bob Trigero

July 25, 2009

Tom Chinn Sr. What a great man. He was the best story teller ever. And big part of my life. I will surely miss him. god bless to you and your family. Take Care Bob and Natalie Trigero Henderson Nevada

Robert Raspo

July 25, 2009

Dear Tena and family,
I am a old friend of Tommy's. We lived a block from each other and our families were very close.They partied together, golfed together and we kids skied together at Rainbow Tavern while they drank and played cards. Tommy and I were very close when we were young and I could tell you many wonderful stories of your husband and father. My brother Frankie and Tommy were on the ski patrol together and Frankie has many stories of that time in Tommy;s life.
I am sadened by Tom's passing and am mad at myself for never visiting you and Tom when I visited Reno. God bless and watch over your family and I will pray for you and Tom.

July 24, 2009

Tom Chinn was a good guy. I'll miss that radiant smile he always gave you and the warm greeting. Although we knew each other only professionally I knew him well enough to realize the great loss his family and community have suffered. He was a fine man.

Bob Chez

July 24, 2009

Tena,
I was so sorry to hear about your husband. I know you had a wonderful life together and made loving memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Pat Halliwell

Paul & Pam Broughton

July 24, 2009

Tom and I had friendship at first sight. Not only was his last name the same as my childhood best friend, were were both married to nurses, loved cars, dogs,sports and travelling. Tom was a quailty guy from the old school and will be sorely missed. All our love to Tena and their extended family during this sad time, but Tom enjoyed a rich and full life and it was our privlege to know him and to be friends.
Pam & Paul Broughton

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