Thomas Leon North, Jr.
July 20, 2019
On Saturday, July 20, 2019, Thomas "Tommy" Leon North, Jr., loving husband, father and proud Papa, passed away surrounded by his family and friends at age 65. Tommy was born August 1, 1953, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Thomas "Leon" North, Sr. and Marilyn (Outlaw) North. He married Cindee Ann Schroth August 10, 1973. They raised two children, Ryan North and Jenna (North) Howell. He worked in the funeral industry for 25 years and went on to become a culinary instructor for Atlantic Technical College, until his retirement in 2012. Tommy had a passion for cooking and his family. He was known for being charming, strong, loving fiercely and sharing wild stories of his life. Family and friends leaned on him often for his strength and compassion. Tommy was preceded in death by his brother, Donald and his niece, Heidi. He is survived by his wife, Cindee, his children, Ryan and his wife, Rebecca and Jenna and her husband, Shane, his father, Leon, and mother, Marilyn, his brothers, Jerry, Wendell and Dale, and his sister, Della, his aunt, Sandi, and several nieces and nephews. The light of his life were his grandchildren, Lucas, Jaelene, Alexis, Jameson, Sawyer and Austyn Grace. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. He was 65. Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the North family.
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Rest in Peace beautiful friend. You are forever in our hearts. Thank you for loving my best friend.
Dear Cindee, Ryan and Jenna:
Marsha and I are very sorry to here about Tom's passing. He was always a great guy. Marsha and I are grateful for having your family as neighbors for so many years. We pray for your family at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you my love and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep him and your family in my prayers
Cindee and family, I am so sorry for your great loss, he always had a smile for everyone,
Oh Jenna… I am so sorry friend! I had no idea that Tommy was even sick… Amanda texted me & told me & I literally had to pull onto the side of the road and cried! My heart is broken for your entire family! & your poor mom… There’s absolutely nothing I can even say, other than I’m sorry! & I know your pin all too well… just think, he’s in heaven now with Odie♥️ I love you girl.. contact me anytime!
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Tommy. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all.
So sorry for your loss. In our prayers..🙏🙏
You will always be know as Chef Tom to me. All I see in my mind is your big smile and standing by the grill cooking. Just waiting for someone to say Hello and waiting to hear a something funny for today. Love and miss you forever and always Terry
I am deeply saddened to learn of Tommy's passing. We were good friends since the early 70s. We both had a passion for cooking and our families got together every Saturday night and sometimes during the week for 20 years as we were raising our children. The kids also became lifelong friends and I love them all so very much. My heart goes out to the entire family as they grieve this terrible loss. He had the biggest heart and loved them all dearly, even if he was fussin'. There was nothing more important to him and he will be with you always.
My deepest sympathies to the entire family, Cindee you and the children are in my thoughts, Sandi its so hard, he was like a son to you, my heart is aching for you all.
Sharon
So sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all Tommy's family.
My cousin Tommy, the fun always began when you came around. You were the bright light in the room. I will always remember what a twist master you were. I can see you and Jesus doing the twist now. Lots of fun, that’s how I remember my cousin Tommy and that you rode your bicycle all the way to Broadview to come see your cousins. I know without a doubt the good memories just keep coming when loved ones say your name.
Our Sweet Cousin Tommy,your Loving Soul is with Jesus.. Tommy you were always there for everyone.Helping the Family and anyone else you could help in this Life. Thank you again for helping me & Gg with our Dad when he passed. I am glad I told you that when I saw you last..Tommy you were a kind,thoughtful,sweet Loving Soul..Rest for now, as Jesus has a SPECIAL assignment for you in Heaven..Give Our Love Ones a Big Hug in Heaven from All of Us.. We Love You Tommy in Heaven too.. Love Georgette,Gary,Gg..
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Thomas. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was always such a delight to see behind the grill. I'll always remember that he had really good luck with the instant scratch-off tickets I gifted the culinary staff with at Christmas. We'd come back from holiday break and he'd tell me how he "scored". Condolences to the family at this sorrowful time. Joy
I am saddened to hear that Tom has passed. He was such a delightful man always displaying a big smile. His energy and smile were contagious. I had the pleasure of working with him at Atlantic. There are no words to say to take away your pain. I wish you peace and courage in this trying time.
Cindee, Jenna and Ryan – I was so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. What a great guy – I am blessed to have known him! My favorite memory of him at work is when he used to fill the bins with ice and then plunge his hands into the ice up to his elbows! He'd close his eyes and say aaaahhhhh, and you could practically see the steam come up out of the ice whenever he did that. A funny, kind man, he will truly be missed. Peace to you. Sue Duffy
Rest in peace Tom you will be missed!! You were always happy and serving us all with a smile on your face. It was a pleasure working with you so many years. I am so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
For Tom's wife Cindy and extended family,
Please know I was so happy to meet Tom back in 2004. What a sweet person! Tom always brought me fresh herbs from his garden and I shared my first taste of moonshine with him. I am grateful that I had the gift of Tom for almost ten years, until he retired.
Chef Rona Moulu, culinary department head
Cindee, Jenna, Ryan, my heart breaks thinking about Tommy’s physical departure from this world and your lives. He was a kind and gentle soul with a witty sense of humor that could always elicit a laugh from me. His family was the center of his life and I was touched by the inner joy he revealed spending time with his family when we last met. Tommy you will forever be in my heart as a shining bright light during my younger years. Go with God. 💔
billy and i have very fond memories of tommy growing up in pompano with his mom, dad, brothers and sister. billys was sad to hear of tommys passing. much love to his family, cookie and billy
To Tommy and his family and friends, I am sad Tommy that life took you away from us so early during our lives on earth and I always had fun with you Tommy. Your sense of humor inspired me very much and I am thankful I visited with you Tommy & Cindy your wife at my nephew's wedding (Danny and his new wife, Nicole). I am thankful for the photos and videos I took of you both Tommy and Cindy and my sister Georgette all dancing together and also when I went to your son's (Ryan's) wedding too! I love watching those wedding videos of all of my cousins! Tommy and Cindy and Ryan and his new wife and Ryan's sister and Georgette and Gary and Della and Liz and Sandy and Wendell and his wife. I was glad to see my cousins grown and happy again at those weddings. Love, G.G. your cousin….Tommy, you made my motto come true which is "Smile! Life Is A Cartoon, Sometimes!" I loved you Tommy and your smile! 😀 I can still picture you in my mind as a movie of you doing the comical things you did to entertain me and everyone else! <3 🙂