Thomas Walter Glickman

1929 - 2010

Thomas Walter Glickman obituary, 1929-2010

BORN

1929

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

4889 Princess Anne Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Thomas Glickman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 4, 2010.

Devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, Captain Thomas W. Glickman, USN, Ret., 81, passed away on Aug. 3, 2010. Born in Oakland, California, on March 20, 1929, Capt. Glickman enlisted in the Navy in 1947 at age 17 and served his country for 41 years. In 1957, he attended Officer Candidate School and received his commission. He served 24 assignments throughout his career, including Staff, Commander River Patrol Force in Vietnam and Commanding Officer of the USS Rigel AF-58 and USS Kilauea AE-26. Among his 27 personal awards and decorations were the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Star Medals with Combat Distinguishing Devices, and two Purple Hearts.

After retiring from active duty in 1987, Capt. Glickman began a second career as a volunteer instructor for AARP's 55 Alive program. From 1990 to 2008, he taught more than 1,000 adult students and held several leadership positions with the organization at the state, regional and national level. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Apostles in Virginia Beach.

Capt. Glickman is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Patricia O. Glickman of Virginia Beach; two children, Cyndi Szurgot and her husband Chris Szurgot of Sammamish, Washington, and Ted Glickman and his wife Pam Glickman of Overland Park, Kansas; two grandchildren, Scott Hockman and Sydney Glickman; his brother Jerry Glickman and his wife Nancy Glickman of San Leandro, Ca. and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Agnes Glickman of Oakland, Ca.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 6 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, 4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, 23464. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Apostles, 1593 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, 23453.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Capt. Glickman's honor to the Church of the Holy Apostles, the Disabled American Veterans or the American Lung Association.

Condolences can be shared at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville, Virginia Beach, VA.

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August 11, 2010

Tom and Pat were our next-door neighbors in Virginia Beach for 18 years until they moved to a retirement community. Tom was a great gentleman, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Pat and Suzanne McBride

August 9, 2010

Marty, Evangelene, Courtney and Jordan Glickman

Aunt Pat, Cyndi, Ted and families,

Although our moments together have been far too few, they will always be memorable. We were quite saddened to hear of Uncle Tom’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

As you may have heard we were on vacation when we got the news. On Saturday, while visiting with my wife’s sister and brother-in-law in Oregon, we went online and I shared with them Uncle Tom’s accomplishments, family memories and how he took the time to correspond with our daughter Courtney for a school writing project.

They both commented that he seemed to be quite a good man.

He was, he was quite a good man and we will miss him.

God Bless,

August 8, 2010

Kathy Neisse

Love & hugs from California...Uncle Tom will be missed by all however we all know he is in VERY good company now!!! Our love to everyone...Kathy, Jeff, Matt & Josh

August 7, 2010

Lisa and Chris Kreisel

We are very sorry for your loss, Ted. Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. He sounds like a wonderful person that will truly be missed. God Bless.

August 6, 2010

Meri Ellen and Nigel Taylor

Such a life he led, such an accomplished man. We're so sorry for your loss and extend our deepest sympathies.

August 6, 2010

Traci Wagner

Very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

August 6, 2010

Fritz Steiner

Tom relieved me as N-3 for the River Patrol Force (CTF-116) in April 1968. He was as fine a SHIPMATE as I've ever had. Tom was brave, intelligent, witty and thoughtful -- with brave being first among equals.

I am deeply saddened by Tom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his famiiy.

August 5, 2010

June Ballard

Tom and I were classmates at Fremont High School, 1943-1947, but did not know each well at that time. We made contact on our class' 60th anniversary through Classmates.com. Corresponding with him was rewarding and enlightening for 3 1/2 years. I have saved many of his informative letters. The sense of loss is great. I pray for his family and friends.

August 5, 2010

Leah Haas

Sailor,
We are going to miss you. We love you so much. You are one of the best people, thank you for everything.

Love always,
Leah, Mark, Andrew, Olivia haas

August 5, 2010

Dear Pat and family,
Tom's passing leaves a gap in all our lives. He was a good man and a fine Naval Officer. Please accept our sicere condolences.

CAPT Tom and Judy McGuire
Former COMSCLANT

August 5, 2010

Although I cannot be there, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Tom led many Sailors and each was enriched by that experience. I will miss him.

Bill Ferguson, River Divisions 533 and 572, RVN, 1969-70. Game Wardens

August 5, 2010

My prayers are with you and your family.
Patty Salisbury, Virginia Beach, VA

August 5, 2010

George Rowland

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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