Thomas Michael Amann, 71, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Bay Pines VA Health Care System.
Tom, the youngest of five, was born to James and Hilda (nee Beck) Amann on October 2, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He served in the United States Navy before working in the music industry and then finally taking over his parents’ accounting business until retirement three years ago. He enjoyed watching football, spending time with family, listening to music and owned a vast movie collection. Tom lived in Cincinnati most of his life, but moved to Venice, Florida in March 2013 to be closer to his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family.
Survivors include his sons, Thomas and Matthew; daughters, Sarah (Andrew) Garcia and Rachel Amann; grandchildren, Madison, Brody, Matthew Jr, Luca, Malin, and Beck; siblings, James (Dolores) Amann, Jerry (Gwen) Amann, and Sandy (nee Amann) King; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, James and Hilda, and sister, Patricia (nee Amann) Heile.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday December 18, 2015 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Military Honors will be presented by the United States Army and VFW post 3233 . In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Fisher House at Bay Pines.
Dear Sarah and Rachel,
We treasured the time we spent with your dad during your recent visit to Cincinnati. Your dad, my godfather, will forever be my Uncle Tommy. He was our hippy uncle in the 1970s and knew every song on FB radio. He was our mom’s little brother whom she loved fiercely. Recently he got to know my kids very well and close bonds began to form. He was dearly loved. He will be greatly missed.
Our love and prayers are with you all.
Kari, Bob, Will, Grayson, Kara, Jay, and Jeb
Sarah and Rachel
Your father sounds like he was a wonderful man.. And knowing you and your sister I know he was. I am sorry for your loss. My love and prayers are being sent your way.
SARAH AND RACHEL,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THE LOVE YOU HAD FOR HIM AND HE FOR YOU WAS SO SPECIAL. I TRULY LOVED HIM AS A COOL UNCLE IN THE 70’S AND 80’S HE GAVE ME STACKS AND STACKS OF CONCERT TICKETS AND FOR THAT HE WAS THE COOL UNCLE. BUT THE LAST 10YEARS I HAVE GOTTEN TO KNOW HIM AS THE ADULT UNCLE AND I TRULY LOVED THAT ONE TOO. HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH . THANKS FOR ALL YOUR CARE AND LOVE FOR HIM.LOVE YOU BOTH.PAM
Dear Rachel and family,
My heart goes out to all of you, I felt I got to know some great things about your dad,
He is one of gods angels now, and is free of all pain and suffering RIP
Dear Sarah and Rachel,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will miss your dad so much. As everyone else has said, my memories of him are with bell bottoms and printed graphic silk shirts in the 70’s. With first wife Linda in her white go go boots, they were the coolest couple I’d ever seen!
Mostly, I knew he loved me and truly cared about my happiness and always asked me how I was doing and listened to my answer. We had many deep discussions over the years and I will miss those very much. I know Vince grew to love him and he will always be our special Uncle Tom.
He loved you girls and was so proud of you and the beautiful young ladies you’ve become. I know the time he was able to spend in Florida these last couple of years with you and his grandchildren was precious to him.
You are truly blessed to have had him as a father. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Kristy and Vince
Tom, my first cousin, once removed, helped me while I was working on the genealogy of our family. He shared keepsakes he had gotten from his parents that gave me the information I needed to crack into a line of our family. He cheered me on while I was writing articles on that family line. I really enjoyed sharing facts I had gathered that I thought would make him laugh. I will miss his phone calls and emails.
Rest in Peace Tom,
Connie