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Tom Szajko S.C.
December 9, 1967 - December 1, 2017
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On Friday, December 1, 2017, Mr. Thomas Geza Szajko S.C. of Oliver passed away suddenly at his home at the age of 49 years.
He was predeceased by his parents Geza and Josie Szajko.
Tom will be fondly remembered by his loving family including wife Michelle; children Ashley, Derick and Connor; stepsons Harley and Blake; grandson Jack; sister Tammy; nephew Smith and niece Maryann.
Tom spent most of his working career as a roofer. He enjoyed hunting and antique picking.
Tom was awarded the Star of Courage from the Governor General.
“Mr. Szajko repeatedly entered a burning house to save six people in Oliver, British Columbia, on June 18, 1994. While driving by, he noticed a house on fire and immediately stopped, ran to the house and kicked open the front door. After helping five of the occupants out of the building, he learned there was a woman still inside. Unsure of where she was, he entered several times to search for her in the dense smoke. Finally, he heard a call for help and was able to locate the woman. As he reached her, an explosion sent the two backwards. The heat and smoke increased in intensity, but Mr. Szajko was able to drag the severely burned woman to the door where others assisted in pulling her out.”
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday December 13, 2017 at the Oliver Elks Hall. Interment and committal will follow at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.
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From: Trudy Alaric
Relation: Friend
How sad. Tommy really had a good heart.Was always so nice to my brother when others weren’t. I’ll always remember those long bicycle wheelies down main street. Rest in peaceTommy. Trudy Alaric
From: Shelley
Relation: School girlfriend
We had our moment in school didn ‘t we ? I miss the moments. Bless you for what you gave me
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
December 13, 2017
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Oliver Elks Hall
477 Bank Avenue
Oliver, BC Canada
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday December 13, 2017 at the Oliver Elks Hall. Interment and committal will follow at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery.
477 Bank Avenue
Oliver, BC Canada
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