Thomasoka Obituary (2012) - Sanford, Maine

Thomas Richard Sroka, 66, of Shapleigh, formerly of Pawtucket Rhode Island, passed away at his home on Monday, November 19th after a courageous 13 year battle with cancer.Tom loved classic cars. He had a fondness for Cadillacs and his heavy equipment. He loved his family very much and fought very hard for them. His courage and high spirits inspired all who met him. He will be remembered as a kind and loving man and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.Tom is survived by his wife of 32 years, Claudia LaGrandeur; five children, Robin (Sroka) Patenaude, Thomas Sroka Jr., Shannon LaGrandeur, Nicholas Sroka and Christie Sroka; two siblings, Paul Sroka and Barbara Dramby; two stepsons, five grandchildren, seven nieces and nephews and numerous "adopted" children.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 PM with a funeral service following at 5:00 PM on Saturday, November 24th at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home located at 580 Main Street in Springvale. A reception will follow at the Sanford VFW, located at 1 Hutchinson Street in Sanford.Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.To leave a message of condolence for the family please click on the condolences tab to the left.