Obituary of Thomas Newkirk SR

Niskayuna- Thomas A. Newkirk Sr.,50, of Northumberland Drive, Niskayuna, NY died on December 11, 2008, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Sommers Point, NJ, moving to Niskayuna in 1989. Tom earned his Master's Degree in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine from Indiana State University. Tom was the owner of Newkirk International. He was known for his generosity of spirit and amazing sense of humor and work ethic. Tom was an avid football fan, especially the Philadelphia Eagles. He was a Mason and an Eagle Scout, a Pop Warner football coach and Boy Scout Troop Leader. Tom also loved duck hunting and fishing in Ocean City, NJ. Tom is survived by his wife and great love of 30 years, Susan Taddei Newkirk and his three children; twins, Thomas, Jr. and Clayton and daughter Victoria; his parents Marjorie Newkirk of Egg Harbor Township NJ and Raymond Newkirk of Galloway Township NJ; his brother Mark D. Newkirk and his wife Susan of Mays Landing, NJ; in-laws James and Carole Taddei of Marco Island, FL; brother in-law James Taddei and his companion Ann Marie Wallen of Marlton, NJ, brother in-law John Taddei and his wife Brigetta Taddei of Breinigsville, PA. Tom is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. As per Tom's wished, his ashes will be laid to rest at his favorite scenic spot in Ocean City, New Jersey. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at 7:00PM at the Niskayuna Reformed Church, Troy-Schenectady Road, Niskayuna, NY. A second service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2008, at The Zion United Methodist Church, 652 Zion Road, Bargaintown, NJ. A Masonic service, facilitated by Keystone Lodge #153 will begin at 12:00 noon, followed by a memorial service at 12:30 PM.. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those who wish to remember Tom, make contributions to the Newkirk Children College Scholarship Fund, mailed or brought to; Capital Communication Federal Credit Union, 582 Balltown Rd., Niskayuna, NY 12309. Thomas, Clay and Tory were his pride, joy and legacy.