“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” Tom Benick took the risk and lived the life of his dreams. He lived and worked in large cities all over the world before retiring to his favorite: Los Angeles. Although he never forgot his roots in Ohio, he truly loved his life of travel and adventure.
Thomas M. Benick, 71, of Los Angeles, passed away on December 5, 2013 at his home after a lingering illness.
Tom was born on May 1, 1942 in Uniontown, PA to Charles & Margaret (Krepps) Benick. He was graduated from Lexington High School and pursued a career in Hotel Management that took him to New York, Miami, Hawaii, Acapulco, and finally settled in LA where he retired as Security Chief for American Airlines at LAX Airport.
He is survived by two brothers J.C. & Karen Benick of Murrells Inlet, SC, and Charles & Debra Benick of Mansfield; two sisters Carole Armstrong of Mansfield, and Ray & Nancy Carmel of Mansfield; 12 nieces and nephews; and 6 great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother-in-law David Armstrong and nephew Eric Etter.
Private services will be held at a later date. There will be no calling hours.
Contributions in his memory may be made to a hospice of donor’s choice.
Snyder Funeral Homes is honored to serve Tom’s family and private messages to them may be sent at: SnyderFuneralHomes.com
