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Thomas Makosky Obituary

Thomas A. Makosky, 66, of Mayfield, died Wednesday at Hershey Medical Center due to complications from COVID-19. He and his loving wife, Paula Kernan Makosky, would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Valentine's Day, 2021.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Leo and Antoinette Jacobina Makosky, Tom was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carbondale. He was a graduate of Benjamin Frank­lin High School, Carbondale, class of 1972. Tom was the co-owner and operator of Tom's Floor Shop, Childs, along with his business partner and cousin Ron Jacobino. "Mona," as he was affectionately called by many, was a fiercely loyal friend. He had a great sense of humor and always enjoyed joking with those who came into his shop. He had a great love of cars, but his greatest joy in life was his granddaughter, Autumn.

Also surviving are his children, Leo Makosky, Rochester, N.Y.; Stephanie Makosky Veto and husband, Matthew, Bethlehem, and their daughter, Autumn; Amy Plimpton, Orange Park, Fla., and her children, Kylie, Alexis and Tyler; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Due to current public health policy, a Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of Tom's life will be held at a date to be announced. Arrangements by the Brennan & Brennan Funeral Home Inc., 55 Lincoln Ave., Carbondale.

To send online condolences, visit the funeral home website.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Scranton Times on Jun. 4, 2020.

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Ralph Legge

June 10, 2020

Paula,
So sorry for your loss. Tom was a Giant among men in the room, and could make us smile. My prayers go out for you and your family.

Marko Marcinko

June 8, 2020

My condolences to the entire Makosky family. I was shocked to hear about Tom's passing. He was a great, great man. We met a few years back at Tom's Flooring and immediately became friends. He shared many stories with me about his old rock n roll days!! I truly enjoyed his humor and kindness. And as a small business owner, a total professional. My thoughts and prayers for Tom and the family.

Kevin and Trish Munley

June 6, 2020

We send our deepest sympathy on Mona's passing. May your cherished memories and the strength of family and friends sustain you during this very difficult time.

Kevin and Trish (Mongelia) Munley
Ben Franklin/Carbondale Area classes '71 & '75.

June 5, 2020

Paula and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Gary and Mary Ann Bewick

Marlene & Tony Lapinski

June 5, 2020

Paula and family,

What a shock to see Tom's name in the obituaries. Our hearts go out to you and the entire family. He was a wonderful human being. He made everyone laugh. We first met him at Tom's Floor Shop and later would bump into him at Alexander's Restaurant. He always had a joke or a story to tell. Made everyone who knew him a lot happier. May he rest in peace. Please know that we are praying for you and will always remember Tom in our prayers. God Bless!

mike nolan

June 4, 2020

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

June 4, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

AnnMarie Bonomo

June 4, 2020

I can not Believe.it I am so so sorry. He was a great guy. He WIll Be buy your side. God Bless the family. Again I am sorry for your loss

June 4, 2020

Paula & family,

So very sorry for the loss of Tom.
Mona was a great guy and always kidded around.
It surely was a pleasure to know him.
May he be happy & content and may he rest in peace.
May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Know that he will watch over all of you.

Sincerely,
Tom & Debbie (Kohut) Ruddy

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