Thomas W. Kamats

Thomas W. Kamats, 78, of 1175 Plank Rd., Emporium died at his residence on Wednesday (October 3, 2012) afternoon.

He was born December 16, 1933 in Emporium a son of the late Thomas and Anna Kephart Kamats.

On June 30, 1956 in Austin he married Margaret Galeotti Kamats, who Survives.

 

Mr. Kamats graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1953. He served with the US Marines in Paris Island. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, antiques and was a avid gun enthusiast. Tom worked as a Cameron County deputy sheriff for many years. He also worked part time for the Emporium Borough police department and as a deputy game warden under Norman Erickson.

 

Surviving

In addition to Margaret Galeotti Kamats

Daughter: Kimberlee, Mrs. Allen Neyman, Emporium

Son: Thomas W. (Kimberly) Kamats, Jr., Wyoming

Son: John T. Kamats, Emporium

Son: Timothy T. Kamats, Emporium

10 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren

Sister: Mary Jane, Mrs. Dick Logue, Sinnemahoning Sister: Judy, Mrs. Dave Smith, Emporium Sister: Jackie Kamats, Emporium

 

Preceded in Death By

Parents: Thomas and Anna Kephart Kamats

Son: Michael T. Kamats in 1982

Granddaughter in infancy

Brother: Paul Kamats

 

At his request there will be no services and no visitation.

Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.