Thomas Michael Sarnak, 82, of Spring City, PA passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2022 surrounded by his family.
Born in Phoenixville, PA on December 6, 1939, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Garay) Sarnak.
Tom graduated from Bishop Kenrick High School in 1957. He later attended Pierce Junior College and Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, earning a B.A. in Business Administration.
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Tom served his country from 1963-1967. After his discharge from the service, Tom worked for General Electric before becoming a sales manager for L’Oreal Products for over 18 years.
Tom was an active member of Sacred Heart Parish in Phoenixville, where he served as an usher. He later attended St. Ann’s Parish, and was a member of the American Legion. Tom was also an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan, and loved listening to Jazz and Blues music.
Tom enjoyed connecting with the people around him. He was happy to share a joke, and chat about life. He loved spending time with his family, and was grateful for all those who brightened his days while living at the Southeastern PA Veterans Center.
A loving husband, stepfather, brother and uncle, Tom is survived by his stepdaughter, Joan Malin (Peter Pullman), sister Marie Shoap (Jack), sisters-in-law Kay Sarnak and Patricia Sarnak, nieces Beverly Viola, Diane Poletti, Karen Bishop Maxwell, Michelle Hummel, Kathy Schaffer, Janine Lewis, Melanie Davison, and nephews Paul Sarnak and Joseph Sarnak Jr.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Gaye (Malin) Sarnak. She was the love of his life and they enjoyed music, traveling and exploring galleries together. Tom was also preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Stephen Sarnak, John Sarnak and Joseph Sarnak.
A viewing will be held Monday, March 7th, 2022 at St. Ann’s Chapel, 502 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460, beginning at 9:15 AM. Mass will immediately follow at 10:30 AM. Burial will be held at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, 1600 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA. 19064.
Monday, March 7, 2022
Starts at 10:30 am
St. Ann Chapel
Monday, March 7, 2022
Starts at 12:15 pm
Sts Peter & Paul Cemetery
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