Thomas W. Padalecki

Thomas W. Padalecki, age 72, was born in St. Hedwig, TX on December 10, 1931 and passed away on April 27, 2004 surrounded by his family in his home. He was a loyal and dedicated employee to Frito Lay for 33 years. Tommy was a member of the Sons of Hermann, Harmonia Lodge. He enjoyed going deer hunting and going to the coast on Deep Sea Fishing trips. His parents, Joseph and Julia (Ramzinski) Padalecki preceded him in death. Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Cecilia; daughters, Bridget (Tom) Pawlik and Bonnie (Aubrey) Drzymala; sons, Nelson (Barbara) Padalecki and Jeffery (Kristy) Padalecki. He was known by his grandchildren as "Popo", Angela (Christopher) Ferrell, Sarah and Joseph Pawlik, Duane and Jared Drzymala and Brian Lange; sisters, Lorene (Charley) Blandford and Isabell (Victor) Kotara; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at Dellcrest Funeral Home on Thursday, April 29, 2004 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. A Rosary will be recited at St. Benedict's Catholic Church on Thursday at 7:30 P.M. A Mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in St. Hedwig at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, April 30, 2004. Interment will follow in St. Hedwig Catholic Cemetery. If one desires, a donation in Tommy's name may be made to the St. Benedict's Catholic Church Building Fund or to a charity of one's choice. The family wishes to thank Heartland Hospice for their special care and support given to them during this difficult time. Services entrusted to Dellcrest Funeral Home.