Thaddeus R. Bialowas

October 16, 1939 - March 8, 2021

Tod’s life began in Slavic Village, the son of a Polish immigrant and a World War I veteran, John, and his mother Helen. He was the youngest of 5 children. Tod graduated from South High School in 1958 where he lettered in basketball and was a champion wrestler at 102lbs, and was named the Stroll King. After high school, Tod enlisted in the Army from 1958 to 1961 and served as a Spec 4 Supply Specialist attached to the Engineer Corps while stationed in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Tod also traveled across Europe while playing basketball and Volleyball for the Army’s All-Europe Teams. Tod was married to his wife of 50 years, Darlene Brew, and worked as a Plant Manager and later as the President of Primex, Inc, a family owned machine shop. Later, Tod had jobs selling municipal equipment and as a part-time bartender at a few select watering holes. Tod was always a sports enthusiast, played softball and participated in bowling leagues, and coached several sports teams for years while his children were growing up. Tod will be remembered as a joke teller, and vocal military veteran with countless friends and endless stories that brought smiles to the faces of those that knew and loved him. Tod is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Darlene, his daughter Tammy and his brothers Robert, Cas and Don. He is survived by his sons Anthony (Cindy), Todd (Cathy) and Tim (Stacey). Grandchildren Tony, Declan, Trey, Alex and Pearse, and by Tod’s sister Donna. As a lifelong animal lover, in lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to the Animal Protective League or ASPCA. A gathering memorializing Tod’s life will be held this summer.