Thomas F. Shoening

On March 24, 2026, of Gloucester Twp.  Age 76.  Beloved husband of Donna (nee Musumeci).  Devoted father of Jennifer Scialabba (Thomas), and Shamus McFall (Megan).  Loving grandfather of Thomas and Emma. Cherished son of the late William and Margaret (nee McCarty) Schoening. Dear brother of William Schoening (Gerry), Christine Koszowski (Allen), Margaret Quattrone (Joe), and the late Elizabeth Ford.  Cherished brother-in-law of Joe Musumeci, Bob Musumeci, and Dominic Spadano.  Also loved by numerous nieces and nephews.

We honor a man whose kindness and steady presence shaped everyone who knew him. Tom served proudly in the United States Air Force for five years, spending time stationed in both Korea and Arkansas. Those years taught him discipline, loyalty, and a sense of duty that stayed with him for the rest of his life.

For 37 years, he dedicated himself to the City of Philadelphia Department of Recreation. He wasn’t just an employee; he was part of the community’s heartbeat. In his last 12 years, he found a true passion at the Carousel House, working with special needs children. That work brought out the very best in him. And even after retiring from the department, he continued that calling as a one‑on‑one aide in the Gloucester Township School District, giving those students the same patience, humor, and compassion he was known for. Helping those kids wasn’t just a job to Tom—it was something he loved.

Tom always cared deeply about veterans. His respect for those who served was constant, and he made a point to look out for them in whatever ways he could. It was simply part of who he was.

And if you knew Tom, you knew his love language: food. He brought people meals the way others bring words—quietly, consistently, and with genuine care. It was his way of saying, “You matter to me.”

He was well loved because he loved well. His generosity, his humor, and his warmth will stay with us. Today we say goodbye, but we also say thank you—for his service, his dedication, and the countless small acts of kindness that made our lives better.

May Tom’s memory be a blessing, and may we carry forward the goodness he showed every day.

Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation Saturday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Road, Washington Twp.  Funeral Service 1:00 pm.

In honor of Thomas’ life, in lieu of flowers or other acts of sympathy, his family would encourage any donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

“A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering”