Thomas Karnosky
January 27, 1926 - September 01, 2020
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Karnosky, Thomas J. of Saginaw, Michigan passed away at New Hope Valley Assisted Living on September 1, 2020. Tom was born on January 27, 1926 to Stanley and Anna (Yucius) Karnosky in Livingston, Illinois where he completed high school and later married Betty Jean Stoiser on June 28, 1947. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps as an aerial gunnery instructor. A University of Illinois graduate, he joined Central Foundry Division of General Motors where he worked for 36 years. Community involvements were primarily in United Way for which he served on several boards of directors. He was a long time member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, Saginaw Country Club, Saginaw Club, American Legion and Mensa. Besides Betty, Tom is survived by his sister, Sister Mary Stanley of Springfield, Illinois; three children: James of Saginaw, David of Midland and Jody (Tom) Sakorafis of Oro Valley, Arizona, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and god-children. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Deisler Funeral Home and include a private memorial with a mass at St. Dominic Catholic Church and entombment in St. Andrew Mausoleum at a later date. Memorials may be directed to St. Dominic Catholic Church.
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Serita I Oates
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Serita I Oates lit a candle in memory of Thomas James Karnosky
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Serita I Oates
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My deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that your loss is heart felt Tom can never be forgotten. - Serita Oates
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Angelene Biderbost
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My sympathy and prayers to the Karnosky family at the death of Tom. I remember Tom as a very friendly, outgoing gentleman. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sister M. Angelene Biderbost, O.P.
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Brian V Smith
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My prayers with Tom and his family on his parting from this world. Back in Danville, Ill., he was an inspiration to me as I began my career with Central Foundry at the Danville Plant. Also some fond memories of him and his boys with the St. Paul's Boy Scout Troop that we were all active with at the time.
Brian V. Smith
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Peter Hendrick
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When I was growing up in Saginaw, Tom Karnosky was one of the fathers I looked up to as someone who did things the right way. He was definitely a person who had an influence on my life. I'm sorry for your loss but this should be a celebration of life. Thoughts and prayers from the Hendrick family to Jody and the entire Karnosky family.
Peter Hendrick