Thomas W. Remchick ’49

Tom died peacefully Feb. 25, 2016, in Westerville, Ohio.

Tom was born Jan. 10, 1928, to Trofim and Pariskeva Remchick of Russian descent. Tom came to Princeton in 1945 at age 16, having graduated from Haddonfield High School in Haddonfield, N.J. Tom was a geology major and a member of Elm Club. He roomed in Little Hall with Chuck Van Anden, Jack Zimmerman, and Harry Bartley.

After graduation, he worked for Pacific Valves and with the federal government, holding positions in the General Services Administration and the Veterans Administration. He received accolades for his many years of government service and proudly served in the Army during the Korean War. Tom was an avid history buff, a faithful Orthodox Christian, and a classical music enthusiast. He prized his significant library, which was donated to correctional facilities in central Ohio after his death. He will be missed for his charming, gentle, and kind manner, his deep faith and humility, and his old-fashioned, respectful demeanor.

Tom married Anna Brodzik Sept. 18, 1960, who predeceased him after many years of marriage. Tom is survived by his sister Christine; his son John (wife Lucia); his daughter Susan Kairis (husband Matthew); and six grandchildren whom he cherished.