Obituary of Thomas Wesolek

Thomas Wesolek, 57, of Palm Bay, Florida passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of the late Eugene F. Wesolek and Martha J. Manning. Thomas proudly and honorably served his country as a Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. He began his service at Great Lakes Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. Upon completion of Hospital Corpsman “A” School he served aboard the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy for several years. Thereafter, he bravely served with several United States Marine Corps Commands to include the liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Tom is survived by his daughter, Jane Lamb and his grandson Russell Harkins of Blairsville, Georgia; his sister Ginny (Chuck) Brady of Indian Harbour Beach, FL and brothers Rick (Vickie) Wesolek, Tim (Bridget) Wesolek both of Buffalo, NY, Jim Wesolek of Sneads Ferry, NC; nine nieces & nephews and 15 great nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved brother Michael E. Wesolek of Buffalo, NY in 2012. Tom’s family will always lovingly remember and miss him. A funeral service and burial with military honors will be held on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 1:30pm at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US-1, Mims, FL 32754. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Thomas’ name to the Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org I’m the one called “DOC” I shall not walk in your footsteps, but I will walk by your side. I shall not walk in your image, I’ve earned my own title of pride. We’ve answered the call together, on sea and foreign land. When the cry for help was given, I’ve been there, right at hand. Whether I am on the ocean, or in the jungle wearing greens, giving aid to my fellow man, be it sailors or Marines. So the next time you see a corpsman, and you think of calling hi “Squid”, think of the job he’s doing, as those before him did. And if you ever have to go out there and your life is on the block, look at the one right next to you, I’m the one called “DOC” Fair winds and following seas HM1 “Doc” Wesolek