Thomas Patrick Kinack

Thomas Patrick Kinack, age 80 passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024. Devoted to his family, Tom was a wonderful husband, father, brother, brother in-law, uncle and friend. Tom grew up in Franklin Lakes, NJ with his parents, his two brothers and two sisters. It was there that he developed a deep love for nature that he carried throughout his life. He graduated from the University of Missouri and completed his MBA from the University of Tennessee. Shortly after college, Tom joined the US Army and during that time he met his future wife, Sue. They were married in Atlanta, where Tom started an oil career with Texaco. He retired from Shell Oil in Houston.

Tom and Sue made multiple moves as part of his job assignments. Eventually they were transferred to Houston where his beloved daughter, Kera, was born. Tom and Sue lived in The Woodlands until his death.

Tom had many interests. He especially loved gardening and was a certified Master Gardener. Camellias were his favorite plants. He enjoyed hiking in National Parks on vacation with his family, watching classic movies, listening to classical music, and playing practical jokes whenever he could. Tom’s favorite activities also included attending Broadway shows in NYC at Christmas, visiting museums, and watching Mizzou and The Texans’ football. Tom always expressed pride in his Ukrainian heritage.

Left to cherish special memories of Tom are his wife, Sue, his daughter, Kera, his sister, Helen Strong, his brothers James and Vincent Kinack (Kathleen); his sisters-in-law, Jean Shifflette and Sarah DiGregorio (Charles Andrews). He was pre-deceased by his sister, Lorraine Linhart. Tom also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and dear friends that he loved.

A memorial service will be held in the near future.