Thomas Kocinski, 49, of Adams County is now resting peacefully in His Heavenly Fathers’ arms. He will be greatly missed by his dad James (Sue) Kocinski; mom Dianne Perry; brothers Robert (Maily) Kocinski, Tim (Dorothy) Sica, Andrew Sica; sisters Debbie (Ron) Pett, Amy (Kent) Lambert. He was uncle to Amanda “Panda” (Andrzej), Angela, Ashley, Austin, Hayley, Autym, Colin, Colt, Caleb, Kodiak, Spencer, Clara, and Brooklyn. Great uncle to Izabella “Izy” and Kelly Ann. He left this earth on February 15, 2013 with all of his family’s love.
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Jim and family,
Jim this is Debby (Anderson) who worked with you many, many years ago. Renee Kessel from C21 in Mundelein shared this sad news with us just last week. We remember Tom fondly. Tom did remodeling work for us after you helped us purchase our first home. Tom was always quick with a laugh and a smile. We send strength to you and your family during this difficult time.
Tom was so special to both me and John. We loved him like family. Wallly, Mike and Barb (and Heather too) all send our very sincere condolences. We will miss his humor and especially his smile. Our thoughts and prayers go out to both Jim and Diane and the family. We will never forget Tom.
Love, Lois
Jim & Sue:
I’m so sad to hear of Tom’s passing. I will alway remember Tommy’s wonderful sense of humor, his willingness to help others and his beaming smile. It’s hard to find words of comfort at the loss of a child (at any age). Good memories and your love for him will live forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Arlene & Jeff Lacio
My heartfelt sympathies goes out to Tom’s family. May God give Tom and all his loved ones peace as only our good Lord can give.
Trinity Lutheran Arkdale, WI
Tom was more than a friend he was a brother to me. We grew up together and had many great and unforgettable times. I will miss him. Rob I will see you when you come to Florida and we will celebrate or times will Tom. Jim, Dianne, Sue, & Debbie I love you all and I miss you all.
Tom I wished we could have known each other alot better,I will always remember your smiling face,the carring that you have shown others,the help that you have given so freely to help people out.My heart, prayers,and thoughts are with you,diane,debbie,robbie,jim,and ron.I’ll look for you in heaven with your fishing pole in the water leaning against a rock under a shady tree with the wind in your hair.
It is with great sadness to say that I never really knew my cousin Tom. Clearly from what others have said, he was a man worth knowing. A man who was generous with his time to others, and someone who had the gift of making you laugh.
Diane, I will continue to pray for you and your family, that God may give you the peace that passeth all understanding. Phil 4:7
Love, Cousin Terri
Diane, Jim and familt:
Last summer we visited our cousins in Wisconsin. Our time spent with Tom at his mother’s home was memorable. He was such an upbeat guy. Always joking, laughing and full of fun. He started his day, every day, having coffee with is mom. He would stop by in the afternoon to visit with us. He was a loving son and a caring, giving person. . Always there for his step dad Clint and his mom and dad. He was a talented, self made man. He designed and built his mom a beautiful home, something he could be proud of. We live in different states and did not see each other often, but we will never forget our cousin Tom. Our love and sympathy to his family, Dianne, Jim, Sue, Debbie, Ron, Rob and Maily. God bless you all. Love, Barbara and Jerry
I just spent Wednesday and Thursday with Dianne, Jim and Sue. On my way to Dianne’s house, I felt Tommy’s presence just driving down that road to Dianne’s house. I thought of Tom going up and down this road everyday of his time in Adams, Wi. I felt the loss of him never doing this again. I felt such a loss that I would never see him again. My husband and I were up visiting with Dianne a week before Tom passed on and it never failed the minute we saw him, there was that great smile and hug and kiss from him. His first words were Hey Cuz’n Jeanne how you doin? I will never hear it again except in my memories. All I have been thinking is that adorable baby Dianne and Jim brought home 49 years ago and the first time I held him, loved him and even changed his diapers even when he peed on me. After Larry and I moved to Lindenhurst, Il, and how close Debbie and Tommy, Lisa and Allen became as children and how they were always together playing at each other’s home. Tommy was always smiling and laughing that wonderful laugh only he had. He grew into a wonderful man. He was very close to his step-dad Clint and was there continuously after Clint became ill and eventually passed away. He was a great caretaker to his mom and helped her maintain her home until his dying day. There wasn’t anything Tom wouldn’t do for anybody. Now I know Tom has found the peace up in Heaven he was always looking for and he is with Clint and all the others that have gone before him. I can picture Tom and Clint walking together in the perfect world in awe of all the joy and beauty around them. They are truly with the Lord. I love you Tommy and you will always be in my heart until I hopefully can be with you again. Our condolences to all of his family that he left behind but know he is still watching over all of you with all of his love.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time. May you fell God’s peace.
I loved Tommy. I am so sorry to hear of this great loss.
Jim, Sue and Family: We are so sorry for your loss. It came as a shock to us. I can still see Tom’s big smile! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I lost a friend- we had s0
many things to discuss and hopefully correct. Such a smile- he will truly be missed.
We have known Tom for many years. He did alot of work on the rentals. He always loved Roger ideas. I remember teasing him all the time and he would just laugh at it. He was fun to know and enjoy. So sorry for the pain and hurt his mom and dad and brothers and sister have to go thru. All his freinds will miss having him around. Your in our prayers and thoughts and all our love goes out to the family. LOVE THE BRUA’S
Jim and family,
The thing I remember most about Tom is just what so many people mentioned here. His wonderful smile and joking ways brought smiles to those he met. He was so well liked and respected by everyone who met him. Although I hadn’t seen Tom for many years seeing his picture his smile jumps off the page and brings back memories of his kind heart and willingness to help. I am sorry for your loss.
Renee
This news is so shocking. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tom was way to young to leave us and will always be remembered (especially his smile). May he rest in peace.
I held Tommy in my arms at his baptism. I watched him grow and mature at a distance, but never forgot the special bond I had with him as his godmother and cousin. Tommy grew to be a man of integrity who was loved by so many. I only wish I lived closer to him to enjoy his wonderful personality more often. Tommy was a kind, giving, loving man. I can’t be with him anymore, but he will be with me in spirit, and with me forever in my heart. I extend my love and sympathy to Dianne, Jim, Sue, Debbie, Ron, Rob, Maily and all my cousins who are so saddened by Tommy’s passing. We all share this love;we all share the loss.
I pray that Jesus received Tom with open arms. Tom was always pleasant and wore a wonderfull smile. You parents did a fine job. I’m sure now Tom will ask God to watch over you. My prayers will be for your family.
my prayer and every thing go out too his family and he was such a great landlord and he will have a speacil place in my heart for every and will be miss and hope that his family and friends will be in my prayers
My deepest sympathies to entire the family. Words can not express the loss I feel. Tom was such a good friend to me. Hailey lost her best friend and we all are going to miss him very very much.
Him and liked his work. We will miss our friend and always remember the friend we had for such a short time in Friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom was a great guy,we meet him after the tornado in 2011 and he repaired my two houses, from the storm. Over the last two years I got to know
So saddened by the news of Tom’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Will always remember Tom’s smiling face. Wish he could read the wondeful things people are saying about him. Rest in peace, Tom.
Our deepest sympathies to Jim, Sue, and family. You will be in our prayers as you deal with this tremendous loss.
Tom was such an amazing, bright, caring, sucessful man. He helped people when they needed it. He could always make you laugh no matter how down you were. I didn’t know him long but he will forever be in my heart. I will always miss you Tom, my son will be missing out on a great man and I’ll tell him when he’s older about how great of a guy you were. <3 I am sorry for your loss if there is anything you need I'll be glad to help… (TaraOlson0419@yahoo.com)
Jim and Sue – while we never had a chance to meet Tom, if he was anything like his Dad he must have been an extremely good man with a lot of class. There are no words — only comfort in knowing that now he can rest in peace and yes, the good Lord asked him to come live with him. God Bless you and your family.
After hearing about this saddening event, I take time to reflect on how people pass through our life for sometimes a very short time. Although we often don’t reconnect, the memories and the impact they stamp on our lives become a great part of us. Tom has always held a special place in my heart. He was a respectible, honest, caring young man. As others do, I always remember him with the largely, beautiful, warming smile. I pray he rest in peace, and that you, as his family, find some solice in your memories and lives with him. He will be remembered! God Bless and keep all of you in your time of grief and loss.
As my nephew, I have known Tom his entire life and he was a very special young man to me. We did not communicate as much as I would have liked but whenever I saw Tom I was greeted with a big grin, a hug and some humorous ribbing. He was a joy to chat with and I if I ever needed him, he would be there. A couple years ago I bought a boat in Wisconsin and lived in Texas. Without question, Tom towed the boat down here and I have been enjoying it ever since. He was very special to his grandfather especially after a stroke and to his step father Clint who was dying of cancer. His humor and good spirits went a long way to help them pass from this life with dignity. He was an outstanding son to his mother, Dianne. I do not believe that Tom would ever say no to helping anyone. I will miss him terribly. I can see him at peace in heaven with his friends and relatives who have passed before him. “We will miss you Tom, you were a great influence on many people!!”
I knew Tom for 16 years. My heartaches that I cannot just pop in too see him whenever. He will forever be loved and in my heart. My memories, letters, and cards will keep him close to be. I love you Tom and I always will! Diane, my condolences to you and your family. Tom was a great man who cared a lot for those around him.
Jim & Sue, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad time. Tommy was a wonderful person. I have many fond memories of him and his beaming smile.
Sue I am so very sorry on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We are all thinking about you at Villa.
Our condolences Jim, Sue, and the whole family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue: So very sorry for the loss to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to all Tom’s family. Tom was a great guy,an honest man, and the best carpenter. He will be greatly missed by all.
this is devasting news. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tom’s huge smile will always be present in my heart and memory.
Sue my friend, I am so sorry for your loss and have you and your family in my prayers. Margaret
Tom started out as my landlord and became my friend. He was a great guy and will be greatly missed. I will always remember his smile and his good nature. My prayers go out to all of his loved ones. Rest in Peace my friend.
Sue-
It has been awhile since we have talked (from Villa), however reading this brings much sadness knowing that your going through such a difficult time. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
I am still in shock over this. My thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you. Thomas was a Very Good Man and will always have a very special place in my heart. He was so strong and I will always remember his smile and the twinkle in his eyes and the vein that would pop out on his head when i upset him. There are so many good memories I have and will treasure forever. Bless you all for sharing your family and most of all Tom for the short time we had together. One more thing ” Never wait until you think it is the right time to tell someone how much they really meant to you and how much you really care for them because you never know what the next day will bring and I waited to long. God Bless you all!
We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace & comfort.
Jim and Sue:
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Tom once when he and Todd were discussing Todd’s new garage. I pray you and your family will find comfort in the memories you have in your heart.
God bless you,
Marcia
Tom brought so many gifts to our life. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength and always remember how much you are cared about.