Thomas A. Nowak Obituary
The passing of Thomas A. Nowak in Staten Island, New York occurred on July 8, 2026. Thomas, born on February 5, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Thomas touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Thomas’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mieczyslaw and Regina. He is survived by: his wife Kathleen; his sons, Michael and Timothy; and his sisters, Barbara Cuthel (William) and Paula Caiazzo (Joseph). He is also survived by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.
He returned to seminary after the pandemic, now as a lay student with the wisdom of many years, taking classes virtually at St. Joseph's Seminary.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a memorial gift in memory of Tom be made payable to On Your Mark, Inc., which is a nonprofit providing services to people with disabilities on Staten Island. To direct your contribution to benefit the Manor Road residence, where Michael and his friends live, please clearly note the following in the check memo: 86 Manor Road Residence, The On Your Mark mailing address is 485 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY, 10301.
