WILMINGTON — Thomas Joseph “Tom” Stich Sr., 72, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.
Prior to coming to Wilmington, Tom worked at the University of Maryland as a neuroscience biological research tech, heading up a lab. Tom worked for New Hanover County Health Department as an environmental health specialist for 28 years.
After retirement, he had an adventure driving across country, relocating wildlife from his backyard and volunteered delivering meals for the New Hanover County Senior Center. One of his favorite pastimes was telling stories of his childhood and making people laugh. He was always a true Eagle Scout and found ways to help others daily. Tom will be missed immensely by his family and many friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Stich; mother, Regina K. Stich; and brother, Dennis Stich.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Berta E. Broussard-Stich; daughter, JoAnn M. Stich; son, Thomas J. Stich Jr.; four grandchildren, Courtney, Conner, Reilly and Tanner; sister, JoAnn Beaudette; and one niece and two nephews.
A private farewell was held for the family Sunday, Nov. 15.
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