In Memory of
Thomas M. Inman
April 12, 2020
Obituary
Port Authority Detective,
Thomas M. Inman,
69, of North Babylon, on April 12th, 2020.
Tom passed away, in his
home, after a brave 2 year battle with 9-11 Related Lung
Cancer. Tom is survived by his devoted & beloved wife
and best friend of 50 years, Diane.Cherished son of
Jean. Fond brother of Kevin (Tricia), Christopher
(Elaine) and the late Jeanne Foote. Tom also leaves
behind 9 nieces and nephews, 10 great nieces and nephews
and 3 great great nieces and nephew. As well as many
family members, friends and colleagues.
Tom had served his
country and fellow man since the age of 17. Tom was an
Army Veteran of the Vietnam war and served as a 32 year
decorated Member of the Port Authority of New York and
New Jersey Police Department, earning the rank of
Detective.
Tom was a 9-11 first
responder and was there when the towers fell. Prior to
Tom's retirement from the PAPD in 2003, Tom spent 15
months at Ground Zero and the morgue helping to try to
give families closure in the face of such tragedy. Tom
was laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery on April
16th. A memorial service and celebration of his life
will take place at a future date.
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Published in Newsday on Apr. 19,
2020