Thomas J. Goliash

January 8, 2011

In celebration of his amazing life and global adventures, funeral services for Thomas J. Goliash "Tom," who was born December 6, 1947, and passed away January 8, 2011, will be held in his hometown. Family and friends may call from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Newport Township American Legion Hall, 62 Newport St., Glen Lyon. A Prayer Service "Panachyda" will be celebrated by Deacon Willis Homick at 5 p.m., followed by a celebration of life in which family and friends are encouraged to participate. Divine Liturgy in Tom's memory will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday by the Rev. John Seniw at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, East Main Street, Glen Lyon, followed by a prayer service, military honors and interment at the parish cemetery, located on Cemetery Road. Those in attendance are invited to a luncheon at the Newport Township American Legion Hall afterwards. Tom Goliash was a very successful businessman, traveled extensively and lived in Glen Lyon, Mississippi, England, Tampa, Milwaukee, the Chicago suburbs and Acton, Mass., before moving to Clearwater Beach, Fla., in 1996. He was a son of the late John and Mary Goliash of Glen Lyon. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cathy Gregory; and children, Nicole Magdovitz, John Goliash, and Annette Adams. His siblings include Dorothy Mullaney, Irene Homick and the late Peggy Pronko. As an expression of sympathy, "In Memory Of" donations may be sent to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, http://www.PCF.org .