Thomas Joseph Wentland passed away October 17 at the Bronx VA hospital. He was born to Cyril F. Wentland and Pauline E. Sawinski at Nyack Hospital on July 28, 1949. He was a life long resident of Rockland County, having lived in Camp Shanks, Nanuet and Palisades. He attended Nanuet public schools and graduated in 1967. Tommy was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany and Vietnam with the artillery unit from 1969-1971. He was a mechanical “super genius” who spent countless hours toiling away at carpentry, plumbing and electrical work. He was an avid gardener, fisherman and classic car connoisseur. He will always be remembered for his dedicated service and volunteer work with the John M. Perry Post and the Northvale V.F.W.. Thomas is predeceased by his mother Pauline “Pearl”, father Cyril “Cy” and his sister Cynthia “Cindy”. He is survived by his longtime companion Muriel “Mickey” McDonald, daughter Kari, son Matthew, step-daughters, Jude Navarro and Deborah Castro, “Poppy’ of Jessica, Ryan, Eric and Thomas, brothers Bobby and Wally, sister in law Suzanne, uncle Sonny Ostrom and an extensive amount of nieces, nephews, extended family and loyal friends. Services to be held at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale, N.J. On Friday October 20 from 5-7:30 pm with a funeral service at 7:30. Burial at Rockland Cemetery on Saturday October 28. A celebration of his life will follow burial next Saturday at the John M. Perry Post in Sparkill, N.Y.
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Rest in Peace Tom, you will be missed. Thank You for everything.