Thomas F. ZondloKnoxville, TNThomas F. Zondlo "Tom" – age 61 passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tom was born on April 6, 1956 in Edison, New Jersey. He graduated from Saint Joseph's Catholic High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Rutgers University. Tom also earned his Master of Science degree in Geology from University of Tennessee. He was employed by CB&I as a Hydrogeologist for the past 18 years. Tom was an avid outdoorsman and had achieved the prestigious 2nd Dan in Hapkido, as well as 3rd Degree in Taekwondo. He enjoyed road biking, kayaking, fishing and riding his motorcycle. Tom was very active in youth soccer and coached his son's soccer teams over many years. He enjoyed immensely watching his son play soccer and golf. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Frank Zondlo and his father-in-law, Frank Patrick. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kathy Patrick Zondlo and son, Zachary Zondlo of Sugarloaf, Maine. He is also survived by his mother, Marien Zondlo of Edison, NJ, and sisters, Susan Zondlo Engstrom (Harold) of Woodbridge, NJ and Shari Zondlo Isaac (Charles) of Mitchell, SD, and mother-in-law, Margaret Patrick of East Brunswick, NJ, sister and brother-in-law, JoAnn (Andy) Patrick-Ezzell of Sarasota, FL and brother and sister-in-law, Frank (Lois) Patrick of Knoxville, TN and several nieces, nephews and two great nephews. Tom was also survived by his fun-loving dog, Cooper. Tom's family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 pm Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Funeral Mass Thursday at 1:00pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral with reception following in the Shay Room. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Humane Society of Tennessee Valley at www.humanesocietytennessee.com or Give Something Back at www.gsbi.org Online condolences at www.rosemortuary.com. Arrangements provided by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel