Thomas John Ferencak

Thomas John Ferencak, 83, of Carrollton, TX, died on January 14 2018 at 2:30 PM in his home. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2010 and was homebound for 8 years. Tom, also known as "Big Tom" lived full a life.

Born February 10, 1934, in East Vandergrift, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen John Ferencak and Barbara Kardos Ferencak and a brother to 10 siblings whom he loved very much. As a child he had many fond memories of growing up in a small town and swimming in the Kiskiminetas River near his home.

During the Korean War he served as an Aviation Technician in the Navy in the Airborne Early Warning squadron, or "Hurricane Hunters" from 1953 to 1957. Known as a "Hurripooner" Tom gathered data during areal hurricane reconnaissance missions in the Caribbean. The missions provided advanced storm warnings to populated areas that lay in the path of these destructive storms.

After his service in the military he settled in Dallas, TX where he met and married Karen Edson of Kearney, Nebraska in 1968. He then dedicated himself to career at IBM as an Engineering Field Manager where he was employed for 36 years.

His greatest achievement in life was being a father to his two daughters Tanya Ferencak of Carrollton Texas and Kendra Ferencak (Jody Sanborn) of Fergus Falls, MN. He was a man of faith and was a member of the Mary Immaculate Parish of Farmers Branch, TX.

Survivors include brothers Robert Ferencak and Gerry Ferencak and sisters Sylvia Ferencak, Barbara Ann McCullough, Catherine Westendorf and Margaret Milito. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Eleanor Blazitis, Mary Louise Wood and Stephanie Lombardi and brother Phillip Ferencak.

https://waterlandlife.thankyou4caring.org/pages/blackbaud-originals-do-not-edit-or-delete/tribute-donation

Alzheimer’s Association – Thomas “Big Tom” Ferencak http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pg=fund&fr_id=1060&pxfid=454042

A Holy Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul at Mary Immaculate Church, 2800 Valwood Parkway, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 on Sunday April 24, 2018 at 12:00PM.

Letters of sympathy can be sent to

Tanya and Kendra Ferencak

3263 Northview

Carrollton, TX 75007

972-492-3212 [email protected]