Thomas J. Walkosak

Thomas J. Walkosak, 60, of Center Valley, passed away September 10, 2022 under Hospice care at Lehigh Valley Hospital after a 5 year battle with prostate cancer. He was the husband of Christina L. (Gullo) Walkosak. They were married for 27 years. Tom was the Senior Vice-President of Operations for Axius Water, a platform to promote water quality. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Robert M. Walkosak and the late Kathryn M. (Keim) Walkosak. He received his degree in Chemical Engineering from The Penn State University. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Allentown. Tom is remembered as a beloved husband, father, brother, family member, mentor and friend. He was dedicated to his work and thoroughly enjoyed business; he could work a MEKKO chart like no other. Tom had a love for sailing that culminated in his proud purchase of a 35 foot sailboat “Ciao Bella.” His version of a great weekend included spending time with his daughters and wife, watching Penn State football, having a single malt scotch and, more recently, smoking a fine cigar. Tom’s strength through his illness was beyond admirable and attitude remained positive until the end. The family encourages all men to get their prostate checked and to advocate for their health. Survivors: Wife, Father, Daughters: Carissa and Ciana Walkosak; Sister: Laura, wife of Brian Orlowsky of Clifton, VA; Brother: Kenneth Walkosak and his wife Kim of Huntingdon, PA; Sister-In-Law: Cheri Walkosak of Evansville, Indiana and In-Laws: Benedict and Lynne Gullo of Bayport, NY. He was preceded in death by his older brother Robert Walkosak. A Mass of Catholic Burial will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. in Holy Ghost Catholic Church 417 Carlton Ave. Bethlehem. A time of remembrance will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. in the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton Sts. Allentown. Flowers are welcome as are contributions made in his memory to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/tjwalkosak.