Thomas J. “Tom” Lewicki, age 73, of Mansfield, passed away early Monday morning, September 30, 2024 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Tom was born June 19, 1951 in Garfield Heights, Ohio to the late Edwin and Harriette (Majka) Lewicki. Raised in Parma, Tom graduated from Valley Forge High School in 1969. He served his country in the Ohio Army Air National Guard and was a veteran of the United States Army. A job at General Hone Corp brought Tom and his wife, Eunice, to the Mansfield area, a company he was dedicated to for over 30 years. Following, he worked for PR Machine Works until his retirement in 2017.
A machinist through and through, there were very few things Tom could not do. He was consistently tinkering making parts for various projects and things he was building on his own machines. A project he particularly had enjoyed was building model steam engines. Tom was a gun enthusiast, having an extensive collection over the years, and especially enjoyed time at his shooting range on their property. Traveling brought both Tom and Eunice much joy, no matter the destination- cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and bus trips to name a few.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 41 years, Eunice C. (Grabiec) Lewicki, whom he wed November 19, 1983; their nieces and nephews: Michael S. (Genvieve) Lewicki, Benjamin T. (Kristin) Lewicki, Christopher A. (Andrea) Lewicki, Duane S. (Heidi) Loya, William (Kelly) Loya, Douglas Lesko, and Amanda R. (Paul) Kenosky; in-laws: Kathy (Warren) Leonard and Jessica Lesko; great nieces and nephews: Phillip Lewicki, Evelyn Lewicki, Kate Lewicki, Lauryn Lewicki, Reagan Loya, and Zoey Lesko; and other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brothers: Phillip E. Lewicki and Allan L. Lewicki; and sisters-in-law: Elaine C. Stecker and Evelyn M. Lesko.
Eunice would like personally thank Pam Oney who was a great source of care and relief for both she and Tom over the past several months.
Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 5-7 pm for a Life Celebration at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, Ohio 44875. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richland County Humane Society (http://adoptourstrays.com/support-us/) or OhioHealth Hospice-Mansfield, https://foundation.ohiohealth.com/programs/hospice-giving, (please select the Mansfield designation).
Condolences may be left on Tom’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).
To view Tom’s Tribute Video, click here: Thomas J. “Tom” Lewicki Tribute Video
My deepest condolences Eunice to you and your family. I am so thankful for the years I was allowed to serve you and Tom in the cleaning business. We became close friends and for this I am so grateful. I love you sweet friend and I am always here for you no matter the hour!!!
I had the privilege of working with Tom. He was a great employee, machinist, and person.
We are so very sorry to hear about Tom. Our deepest sympathies for your family. Tom was such a great person he will be missed! Please let us know if there’s anything we can do for you Eunice!!
Eunice,
I am so very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. What a great guy and what a perfect couple you made! So glad u got to see u Monday.
Julie
So very sorry. May God hold you in his arms.
Eunice, so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bud & Wendy
Just notified of Tommys passing. during the 1960s Tom ,Carl Holler and I were friends living in Parma,ohio. It was the best of times, enjoying camping, photography, audiophile stereo equipment, and members of Cuyahoga Astronomy Assoc, and also attended Cuyagoga Community College together. One memorable experience Tommy and I in 1969 took a trip to N.Carolina to observe a total solar eclipse. Tom was a down to earth fellow that was laid-back person who just enjoyed the people around him and enjoyed what life offered:Stan Kaleta