Age 83, Luray, Va.
Thomas Bernard Wiatrowski, 83, of Luray, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Page Memorial Hospital.
He was born on April 30, 1940, in Luray and was a son of the late Bernard Wiatrowski Jr. and Evelyn Mae Sampsell Wiatrowski.
Thomas was a union carpenter working on job sites in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., including portions of Dulles International Airport and the Mayflower Hotel. Later, he became a contractor and home builder in Page County.
He was a member of the undefeated 1958 Luray Bulldogs football team.
He entered the U.S. Army in 1960 and served in West Germany. He reached the rank of Specialist (E-4) by the time he was honorably discharged in 1962.
On October 2, 1964, he married Bonita Sue Ramey Wiatrowski, who died on May 6, 2016.
He was a long-time member of Luray Moose Lodge #1413 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4264 in New Market.
He is survived by two sons, Kevin Wiatrowski and wife Jennifer of Staunton, and James “Eric” Wiatrowski of Luray; a daughter, Lara Spivey of Myrtle Beach, SC; a brother, George “Eddie” Wiatrowski of Winchester; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John C. Wiatrowski and Andrew “Pedro” Wiatrowski.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 19, at the Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery in Luray.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Luray Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 266, Luray, VA 22835.
Arrangements are being handled by The Bradley Funeral Home in Luray, Va.
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