Thomas Kendzlic

Thomas “Tom” Kendzlic, 79, of Castle Shannon, formerly of Venice, PA, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026. Born April 2, 1946, to Thomas and Mary Kendzlic. Tom was the longtime partner of Beth Phillips, loving father of Tracy, Thomas, and Carly (Kevin), and proud grandfather of Kaley, Lexie, Dakota, and Baylee. He is survived by his sister Victoria Daddario and preceded in death by his sisters Lori Kendzlic and Juanita Russell.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Tom carried his strong work ethic into a career spanning more than 50 years as a superintendent for paving crews. He was known for his generosity—baking 200 dozen Christmas cookies each year, tending a garden he shared freely with family, friends, and neighbors, and perfecting his famous banana peppers, which earned him a published recipe in Taste of Home.

Tom will be remembered for his kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to the people he loved.

Burial with military honors will be held Friday, March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM at The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Family and friends will meet to line up for the funeral procession at 12:30 pm, at Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.