Theodore Tomczak

1919 - 2018

Theodore C. Tomczak of Blue Bell, passed away on January 5, 2018 at the age of 98. Born on November 9, 1919 in West Wyoming, PA, he was the son of the late Bridget (neé Ulecki) and Felix Tomczak. Ted’s beloved wife, Theresa predeceased him in 2012, and they shared 69 years of marriage together. Ted served in the Army during WWII, and served in North Africa and participated in the Anzio Invasion in Italy. Ted graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor degree in English. He went on to work for US Steel as an industrial engineer for 37 years. Ted enjoyed working with Boy Scout Troop 123 in Levittown and coaching Babe Ruth baseball teams. Ted is survived by his four children Richard C. Tomczak (Kim), Mark C. Tomczak (Denise), Peggy Interrante (Robert), and Robert T. Tomczak (Mary Ellen). He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Douglas, Jessica, Mark, Adam, Allison, John, and Caitlyn. Ted was the great-grandfather of Samantha, Cheyenne, Joseph, and Savannah. In addition to his beloved wife, Ted was predeceased by his brothers John, Edward, and Frank. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Ted’s life on Wednesday January 10 from 10 – 10:50 AM at St. Helena Church, 1499 Dekalb Pike in Blue Bell, with his Funeral Mass to follow at 11 AM. Interment will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in McAdoo, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ted’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project; https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate. Family services entrusted to Boyd-Horrox-Givnish, (610) 277 – 7000.