Thomas “Tommy” L. Funk, 71, of Saint Petersburg, Florida, passed away on July 12, 2016. Tommy was born on September 7, 1944 in Chicago,Illinois, a son of the late Peter J. and Ella Klimbert Funk.
Tommy served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
After his service to our country, Tommy became a member of Plumber and Steam Fitters Union Local 111. He was a member of the 5th AvenueBaptist Church of Saint Petersburg. He enjoyed coaching Little League. He loved and collected Lionel trains and clocks. Tommy loved the holidays, especially Christmas, and decorated his house so the entire neighborhood could enjoy the season as much as he did! Tommy always loved to cook the prime rib at Christmas that his family enjoyed and looked forward to each year. He was an avid Tampa Bay Lightning fan and could often be found in the seat at all their home games; he loved for hockey was shared by his entire family. He also loved baseball and cheered for the Tampa Bay Rays. Tommy loved Walt Disney World and everything Mickey, and with his family made countless trips to Disney World, the highlight of the year was the annual Christmas weekend trip for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party! He also enjoyed traveling toLas Vegas with Rosie and taking cruises, his favorite one was with his wife Rosie and his brother Bill and his wife Jean to Alaska!
His family remembers him as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was the patriarch of the family, who would always take the time to listen, and to give wise words of advice, or share a funny joke or story. Tommy would gently teach, coach and motivate his children and grandchildren. With his easy smile and hearty laugh, Tommy found the simple joys in life, he was an inspiration to his family and friends and he will be deeply missed.
Besides his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his two brothers, Lawrence “Larry” and William “Bill” Funk and sister-in-law Jean Funk and his in-laws Charles and Vi Mitchell.
Survivors includes the love of his life, his loving wife of 25 years; Rose Ann “Rosie” Funk of Saint Petersburg. 2 sons; Vernon W Funk and his wife Carolyn of Homosassa. Peter A Funk and his wife Whitney of Saint Petersburg, a step-son Scott Basso and his fiancé Samantha Lorri of Saint Petersburg, a step-daughter daughter Marianne Abbott and her fiancée James Cooklock of Saint Petersburg, former son-in-law Rush Abbott of Pinellas Park. 7 granddaughters: Jessica Funk of Homosassa, Caitlin, Austen, Jeanna and Bailey Abbott of Saint Petersburg, Olivia Eldert of Saint Petersburg and Saviah Lorri of Saint Petersburg, and one great grandson of Saint Petersburg. One sister-in-law Mary Whitley and her husband John of Vandalia Ohio, and numerous nephews and nieces in Chicago Illinois.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with visitation one hour prior to the service at 5th Avenue Baptist Church4901 5th Avenue North Saint Petersburg, Florida. Burial with full military rites will follow at 2:00 P.M. at Bay Pines National Cemetery.
A reception will be held after burial at the family home at 6072 5th Ave South Saint Petersburg. Veterans Funeral Care
Tommy served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
After his service to our country, Tommy became a member of Plumber and Steam Fitters Union Local 111. He was a member of the 5th AvenueBaptist Church of Saint Petersburg. He enjoyed coaching Little League. He loved and collected Lionel trains and clocks. Tommy loved the holidays, especially Christmas, and decorated his house so the entire neighborhood could enjoy the season as much as he did! Tommy always loved to cook the prime rib at Christmas that his family enjoyed and looked forward to each year. He was an avid Tampa Bay Lightning fan and could often be found in the seat at all their home games; he loved for hockey was shared by his entire family. He also loved baseball and cheered for the Tampa Bay Rays. Tommy loved Walt Disney World and everything Mickey, and with his family made countless trips to Disney World, the highlight of the year was the annual Christmas weekend trip for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party! He also enjoyed traveling toLas Vegas with Rosie and taking cruises, his favorite one was with his wife Rosie and his brother Bill and his wife Jean to Alaska!
His family remembers him as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was the patriarch of the family, who would always take the time to listen, and to give wise words of advice, or share a funny joke or story. Tommy would gently teach, coach and motivate his children and grandchildren. With his easy smile and hearty laugh, Tommy found the simple joys in life, he was an inspiration to his family and friends and he will be deeply missed.
Besides his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his two brothers, Lawrence “Larry” and William “Bill” Funk and sister-in-law Jean Funk and his in-laws Charles and Vi Mitchell.
Survivors includes the love of his life, his loving wife of 25 years; Rose Ann “Rosie” Funk of Saint Petersburg. 2 sons; Vernon W Funk and his wife Carolyn of Homosassa. Peter A Funk and his wife Whitney of Saint Petersburg, a step-son Scott Basso and his fiancé Samantha Lorri of Saint Petersburg, a step-daughter daughter Marianne Abbott and her fiancée James Cooklock of Saint Petersburg, former son-in-law Rush Abbott of Pinellas Park. 7 granddaughters: Jessica Funk of Homosassa, Caitlin, Austen, Jeanna and Bailey Abbott of Saint Petersburg, Olivia Eldert of Saint Petersburg and Saviah Lorri of Saint Petersburg, and one great grandson of Saint Petersburg. One sister-in-law Mary Whitley and her husband John of Vandalia Ohio, and numerous nephews and nieces in Chicago Illinois.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with visitation one hour prior to the service at 5th Avenue Baptist Church4901 5th Avenue North Saint Petersburg, Florida. Burial with full military rites will follow at 2:00 P.M. at Bay Pines National Cemetery.
A reception will be held after burial at the family home at 6072 5th Ave South Saint Petersburg. Veterans Funeral Care
Thomas “Tommy” L. Funk, 71, of Saint Petersburg, Florida, passed away on July 12, 2016. Tommy was born on September 7, 1944 in Chicago,Illinois, a son of the late Peter J. and Ella Klimbert Funk.
Tommy served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
After his service to our country, Tommy became a member of Plumber and Steam Fitters Union Local 111. He was a member of the 5th AvenueBaptist Church of Saint Petersburg. He enjoyed coaching Little League. He loved and collected Lionel trains and clocks. Tommy loved the holidays, especially Christmas, and decorated his house so the entire neighborhood could enjoy the season as much as he did! Tommy always loved to cook the prime rib at Christmas that his family enjoyed and looked forward to each year. He was an avid Tampa Bay Lightning fan and could often be found in the seat at all their home games; he loved for hockey was shared by his entire family. He also loved baseball and cheered for the Tampa Bay Rays. Tommy loved Walt Disney World and everything Mickey, and with his family made countless trips to Disney World, the highlight of the year was the annual Christmas weekend trip for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party! He also enjoyed traveling toLas Vegas with Rosie and taking cruises, his favorite one was with his wife Rosie and his brother Bill and his wife Jean to Alaska!
His family remembers him as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was the patriarch of the family, who would always take the time to listen, and to give wise words of advice, or share a funny joke or story. Tommy would gently teach, coach and motivate his children and grandchildren. With his easy smile and hearty laugh, Tommy found the simple joys in life, he was an inspiration to his family and friends and he will be deeply missed.
Besides his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his two brothers, Lawrence “Larry” and William “Bill” Funk and sister-in-law Jean Funk and his in-laws Charles and Vi Mitchell.
Survivors includes the love of his life, his loving wife of 25 years; Rose Ann “Rosie” Funk of Saint Petersburg. 2 sons; Vernon W Funk and his wife Carolyn of Homosassa. Peter A Funk and his wife Whitney of Saint Petersburg, a step-son Scott Basso and his fiancé Samantha Lorri of Saint Petersburg, a step-daughter daughter Marianne Abbott and her fiancée James Cooklock of Saint Petersburg, former son-in-law Rush Abbott of Pinellas Park. 7 granddaughters: Jessica Funk of Homosassa, Caitlin, Austen, Jeanna and Bailey Abbott of Saint Petersburg, Olivia Eldert of Saint Petersburg and Saviah Lorri of Saint Petersburg, and one great grandson of Saint Petersburg. One sister-in-law Mary Whitley and her husband John of Vandalia Ohio, and numerous nephews and nieces in Chicago Illinois.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with visitation one hour prior to the service at 5th Avenue Baptist Church4901 5th Avenue North Saint Petersburg, Florida. Burial with full military rites will follow at 2:00 P.M. at Bay Pines National Cemetery.
A reception will be held after burial at the family home at 6072 5th Ave South Saint Petersburg. Veterans Funeral Care
Tommy served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
After his service to our country, Tommy became a member of Plumber and Steam Fitters Union Local 111. He was a member of the 5th AvenueBaptist Church of Saint Petersburg. He enjoyed coaching Little League. He loved and collected Lionel trains and clocks. Tommy loved the holidays, especially Christmas, and decorated his house so the entire neighborhood could enjoy the season as much as he did! Tommy always loved to cook the prime rib at Christmas that his family enjoyed and looked forward to each year. He was an avid Tampa Bay Lightning fan and could often be found in the seat at all their home games; he loved for hockey was shared by his entire family. He also loved baseball and cheered for the Tampa Bay Rays. Tommy loved Walt Disney World and everything Mickey, and with his family made countless trips to Disney World, the highlight of the year was the annual Christmas weekend trip for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party! He also enjoyed traveling toLas Vegas with Rosie and taking cruises, his favorite one was with his wife Rosie and his brother Bill and his wife Jean to Alaska!
His family remembers him as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was the patriarch of the family, who would always take the time to listen, and to give wise words of advice, or share a funny joke or story. Tommy would gently teach, coach and motivate his children and grandchildren. With his easy smile and hearty laugh, Tommy found the simple joys in life, he was an inspiration to his family and friends and he will be deeply missed.
Besides his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his two brothers, Lawrence “Larry” and William “Bill” Funk and sister-in-law Jean Funk and his in-laws Charles and Vi Mitchell.
Survivors includes the love of his life, his loving wife of 25 years; Rose Ann “Rosie” Funk of Saint Petersburg. 2 sons; Vernon W Funk and his wife Carolyn of Homosassa. Peter A Funk and his wife Whitney of Saint Petersburg, a step-son Scott Basso and his fiancé Samantha Lorri of Saint Petersburg, a step-daughter daughter Marianne Abbott and her fiancée James Cooklock of Saint Petersburg, former son-in-law Rush Abbott of Pinellas Park. 7 granddaughters: Jessica Funk of Homosassa, Caitlin, Austen, Jeanna and Bailey Abbott of Saint Petersburg, Olivia Eldert of Saint Petersburg and Saviah Lorri of Saint Petersburg, and one great grandson of Saint Petersburg. One sister-in-law Mary Whitley and her husband John of Vandalia Ohio, and numerous nephews and nieces in Chicago Illinois.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with visitation one hour prior to the service at 5th Avenue Baptist Church4901 5th Avenue North Saint Petersburg, Florida. Burial with full military rites will follow at 2:00 P.M. at Bay Pines National Cemetery.
A reception will be held after burial at the family home at 6072 5th Ave South Saint Petersburg. Veterans Funeral Care
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