Thomas C. "Tom" VanPoppel

1946 - 2016

Thomas C. "Tom" VanPoppel obituary, 1946-2016, Perry Hall, MD

BORN

1946

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Schimunek Funeral Home

9705 Belair Rd

Nottingham, Maryland

Thomas VanPoppel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 22, 2016.

On May 21, 2016 Thomas C. "Tom" VanPoppel, owner of Maryland Performance Specialities, Inc.; beloved husband of Jeanne VanPoppel (nee Antulov); devoted father of Lisa M. VanPoppel and Brian T. VanPoppel and wife Kati; loving grandfather of Troy "T.J." VanPoppel; dear brother of Adrian P. VanPoppel and wife Nancy; son-in-law of Jeanne B. Dixon.
Relatives and friends will gather at Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 9705 Belair Rd., Nottingham MD 21236, on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m., with a memorial service at 8:00 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to DRAW (Drag Racing Association of Woman) or White Marsh Volunteer Fire Co., 5419 Ebenezer Rd., White Marsh MD 21162.

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May 29, 2016

Dear Jeanne - I was saddened to hear about Tom's passing, and I am sorry for your loss. I remember Tom (and you) from Mt. Carmel Elementary School and High School. My condolences to you and your family.
- Bernie Meagher
Sun City West, AZ
Mt. Carmel High Class of 1964

May 25, 2016

Jimmy Bowman

From Bowman's racing thanks for everything Tom. Brian and the family God be with you.in prayer .

May 24, 2016

Deb Linderman

I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was such a kind man and will be missed so much by all. I will always remember sitting at the counter at the shop talking to Tom about drag raciing. Prayers to your whole family. We will all have wonderful memories of Tom.

May 24, 2016

Jeanne and family, So very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.

Jule Prince Grepps
Fallston, MD

May 24, 2016

kevin kelly

GOD-bless.I worked with adrian and his son john at Maryland news

May 24, 2016

Stella Calandra

We are very saddened by the news of his passing, although we did not know him well he was well liked. Our prayers go out to Jeanne and family.

Stella and Marsha
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Surgical Dept.

May 23, 2016

Gail and Bill Florman

Dear Jeanne and family, we are so fortunate to have called Tom a friend, he was a wonderful man and an inspiration. He was very funny, and his passing brings tears, but smiles and fond memories of those good times and laughs we shared.His smile and spirit will always be with you.

May 23, 2016

Mary Walsh

I'm hugging your family with my prayers-

May 23, 2016

Dara-Lynn VanPee

Brian, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your dad fondly. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

May 23, 2016

Bruce and Sharon Riley

Jeanne,Lisa,Brian and Kati....our heartfelt condolences to you all at this sad time in your lives.. He is gone to another place now where he can sit at God's right side and watch over you all...T.J. know that your Grandfather will be the butterfly beside you at all times.. May he rest in peace among the angels...

May 23, 2016

Dave Bielecki

On behalf of all the readers of the Cruise Guide, I wish to offer my condolences on the passing of Tom. No matter where the day has taken me, everyone is saddened by your loss. Tom will be missed by many. The hobby appreciated his devotion, and his helpful nature. Great friend to us all- Dave Bielecki

May 23, 2016

Kenny Mayr

I wish to express our sadness in hearing of the passing of tom he was a great and knowledgeable person and will be missed greatly.Our prayers and thoughts are with his family.

May 23, 2016

Al Ritter

May God wrap his loving arms around your family in your time of sorrow.....and smile down upon you in your times of loving rememberance

May 23, 2016

Christy Saltstein

Brian, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and pryers with you and the family during this difficult time.
Christy (Roth) Saltstein

May 23, 2016

Carl Eckstein

Thoughts and prayers to your family in such a difficult time. Thankful I got to know tom for the time I did. God bless.

May 23, 2016

Ken & Tammy Geelhaar

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May 23, 2016

Chris and Linda

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Tom was a great person and we are so glad that we knew him. He was a special person in everyone's life.

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Memorial Gathering

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9705 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236

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Memorial Gathering

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9705 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236

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25

Memorial service

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9705 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236

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