Thomas “Tommy” Schotker, 46 had a generous and loving heart who unexpectedly passed away from Cardiac Arrest on April 26, 2016.
Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Gustave and is survived by his loving mother, Marie. He is also survived by his siblings, Debbie (and her husband, Craig), Gus, Christine, Michael, and Susan. He was known as “Uncle Tom” by his nieces and nephews: Gus, Jennifer, Steven, Andrew, Brianna, Ashley, Natasha, Natisha, Allie, Arianna, Justin, Junior, and Amelia. He loved his dog and “best friend”, Rosie
He grew up in Merrick, New York and moved to Tampa, Florida in 2011. Tommy enjoyed listening to music, going to the gym & lifting weights. He loved spending time and talking with his family. He had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back, to each and everyone of them! He loved to eat and really enjoyed eating his mother’s delicious cooking. His favorite foods were Meatloaf and Homemade Italian Food. He completed his Associate in Science Degree with a major in Paralegal on July 5, 2015. He was so proud of this accomplishment. He just wanted to make people happy
Heartfelt sympathy to this wonderful family. It was an honor to work with you. Pamela Amos LFD
Tommy,
This has been the hardest week of our lives. It’s really hard and devastating to accept that you had to leave us at only 46 years old. It’s just too soon and our family will never be the same without you. I believe with all of my heart and soul, that you are at peace and that God, Dad, and our grandparents have welcomed you into Paradise. Until we come “home” to join you, not a day that will go by that you will always be on my mind and forever in my heart! I love you “baby brother” and I will miss you terribly. 😢💔 ~ Debbie
A true genial soul. May you rest in peace, until we all join you!
A gentile soul,
Tommy – This has been a really hard pill to swallow for all of us, especially mom & Gus. I will always cherish the moments we had when we were kids. Since we were the youngest of the “clan” we did a lot of fun & crazy things together. I’ll never forget those moments for as long as I live. You were also a HUGE sports fan, now who can forget that? Always talking about the Giants, Yanks & of course your favorite hockey teams, the Islanders & the Rangers. I’ll always let everyone know what a huge heart you had, that you would give the shirt off your own back just to help someone & that you would do anything to see everyone around you happy. You were one of a kind, Tommy. I want to let you know as a birthday present from me to you I asked a long-time friend of mine since I was 13 who now lives in Vegas & has a band (still performs after all these yrs, very talented & knows the members of KISS) to perform a song in your honor. I won’t say on here what song it is, you’ll know when he performs it. I’ll never forget you & will miss you terribly bro. I do take comfort in knowing you’re in a better place & you’re finally at peace. I love you bro.
Always your little sister
“Susie”
I’m so very sorry for your loss. What a kind person Thomas was. I looked forward to reading his Facebook posts and seeing what he was up to. He was always so positive and upbeat and was so proud when he graduated. God bless your family- you are in my prayers.
Uncle Tom,
I will love and miss you forever and ever! You were such a great man, who loved us to no end. No matter the distance, you will remain right inside my heart. You were truly, “UNCLE SENSATIONAL” I will never forget you ever! I know you are in heaven look down upon us all! I hope that, you are with Poppy, and the rest of our family up in heaven throwing a huge celebration of your home coming!
Love Always your niece,
Jenny (Your Pumpkin forever)
Deepest sympathy to Thomas’s loved ones. I am an office administrator at Thomas’s college and enjoyed knowing this wonderful man. He really, really enjoyed being a student and was such a kind person to everyone. I am sad to learn of his passing, he will be missed by me and many others at the school.
Though I never had the pleasure of meeting you, your niece always spoke so fondly of you. So I feel as if I actually did know you. May you rest in peace Tommy with the angels and watch over your family who love you and miss you tremendously.
Tommy, missing you so much and praying you are at peace in Heaven for your 47th Birthday.
“Your Birthday should be a happy day full of laughter, fun and presents …..
Your Birthday should be joyful not something I resent.
Your Birthday is a sad day
tears, they always fall…..
Your Birthday is of memories of days, I can recall.
Now you are with the angels full of laughter and love ……
Now you are with our Lord smiling down from above”.
Uncle Tommy,
I miss you so much! I wish you were here. You been gone for a while now. It seems like and eternity. Your birthday just passed, and I celebrated with a cupcake 🧁! Don’t worry it was chocolate and had a filling. You were the best of the best. Just know I am always spreading love and deleting hate. You mean the world to me and always will. Thank you for the time we all had to spend with you.
Love always your niece,
Jenny