On October 13, 2026, Thomas A. Kneeshaw passed away. Thomas is the beloved husband of Lynn A. Kneeshaw (nee Lombardo); devoted father of Sheri Kneeshaw; loving grandfather and godfather of Grace Alexandra Stella; dear brother of Kathleen Kneeshaw Herman and husband Thomas, Shareen Kneeshaw, and Maureen Alissa Mayer and husband Kevin; loving uncle of Joseph Lombardo, Louis Lombardo, Elizabeth Grab (nee Lombardo), Thomas Hynes, Jon Herman, Kristin Druck (nee Herman), Cory Mayer, and he was uncle and Godfather of Megan Stengel (nee Mayer), and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Also survived by many other loving extended family and friends.
Tom was a longtime leader in the Kingsville Civic Association, where he worked diligently to protect and preserve the community he loved.
Tom joined the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company in 2016 as an associate member. In 2017, he was appointed Assistant Treasurer, a role he faithfully held through 2026. His responsibilities included collecting, tracking, and submitting expenses for reimbursement, as well as managing EMS payroll by tabulating and submitting hours worked.
From 2021 to 2026, Tom served as co-chair of the Kingsville Independence Day Parade. He worked tirelessly to ensure this cherished community tradition was safe, successful, and memorable for everyone who attended.
Tom will be deeply missed, but his contributions to the community he loved will never be forgotten.
Tom was a good friend and a true leader who dedicated himself to the community he loved.
But behind the scenes, Tom was so much more. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. He was deeply loved by his family, and his loss leaves an emptiness that can never be filled.
Tom was one of a kind. He can never be replaced and will forever be cherished, loved, and missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Relatives and friends will gather at Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc, 9705 Belair Rd., Nottingham MD 21236, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m., and where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at 10 a.m. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, https://www.kvfc.com/donate/ or Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation, (www.t2t.org). On-line condolences may be left @ www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com
