T homas was born on February 5, 1938 to Rose (nee Jaskolska) Gemerek and Albert Gemerek and lived in the Bridesburg section of the City Of Philadelphia.

Attended All Saints Catholic Grade School. Graduated in 1955 from North Catholic High School. Thomas was an athlete and loved to play all kinds of sports including, weightlifting and bodybuilding.

Thomas and Jean Doris (nee Meyers) Gemerek our mother, (predeceased DOD July 9, 2008) married in Philadelphia and honeymooned​ i n Wildwoods and then the Pocono Mountains.

He was on the bowling team at the Frankford Bowling Lanes. He was a parishioner of St. Bartholomew's Parish.

Thomas loved Rock & Roll music. He was an avid collector of 45's records and albums. Started his collection / hobby in 1960.

Enjoyed watching the Eagles & Phillies Games on TV.  He enjoyed watching movies and playing the game of chess.

Thomas has five children. Sharon Marie (nee Gemerek) Shain (Henry), Kenneth Thomas Gemerek (Theresa),

Anderea Lynn (nee Gemerek) Doman (Ed), Cheryl Ann Gemerek, David William Gemerek (Jennifer)

Thomas has seven grandchildren. Jessica Marie (nee Shain) Soto (Eric),  Victoria Lee Shain, Matthew Tyler Gemerek, Cheryl DiZio, Clarissa DiZio,

Dean Gemerek, Axle Gemerek.

He is survived by his brother-in law Robert J. Meyers (Linda) & sister in-law Elaine (nee Meyers) White (Jack) and their families.

He will also be missed by he's cousins", neighbors and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Gathering Tuesday November 30, 2021 9:00am to 10:00am at Presentation BVM Church 100 Old Soldiers Rd, Cheltenham Pa., 19012. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am. Interment Private

* Donations can be made lieu of flowers to: American Diabetes Association https://www.diabetes.org or https://dementiasociety.org in memory of Thomas.