Dover - Thomas Vincent Kinkus went peacefully to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
He was born on May 8, 1940 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania to the late, Vincent Kinkus and Caroline Troha.
Tom worked for many years as an educator at Fries High School in Virginia, Smyrna High School and Caesar Rodney High School. Tom coached football for Fries, Smyrna and Caesar Rodney, as well as at Delaware State University and Wesley College. He also coached track and field at Smyrna and Caesar Rodney and a variety of other sports. Tom's favorite and most rewarding role as an educator was dedicating his summers to the students with special needs at the John S. Charlton School throughout his career.
To say Tom had a passion for sports would be an understatement. Tom, a walk-on scholarship athlete, played four years of football as an offensive lineman at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia and was Captain his senior year. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. He umpired baseball and softball at the high school and college levels for many years.
Tom was a faithful parishioner at Holy Cross Church, devoting time almost weekly to calling the regular Church Bingo games and attending Adoration. He was also an active member of the Irish Society of Delmarva for many, many years helping to organize fundraisers and events.
Tom is survived by his loving and caring wife of fifty-four years, Sandra Shaw; his son, Todd (Jennifer); daughter, Pamela; grandchildren, Sophie and Tanner; brothers, Ray and Bill; and many special family and friends who all loved him.
Viewings will be held at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Rd. (Rt. 10), Dover on Monday, October 29, 2018 from 2 to 4 p.m., during which time Tom's Rosary Group will pray the Rosary; and from 6 to 8 p.m., during which time, family and friends will be given the opportunity to share. A mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, 631 South State Street, Dover on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 12 p.m. A private, family burial will take place in the days to come.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tom Kinkus Scholarship Fund at Caesar Rodney High School (checks made payable to Caesar Rodney High School, "Tom Kinkus Scholarship" written in memo line), 239 Old North Road, Camden, DE 19934.
Letters of condolences may be sent and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com