Thomas Albert Bennett died August 19, 2010, following a brief hospitalization. In 1952, he emigrated from Edlington, England where he worked on the British Railroad during WWII, living first in Baltimore before moving to Lutherville. His life was enriched by a loving family, many friends, two successful small businesses, a dozen substantial home improvement projects, and an occasional great game of golf. Predeceased by his wife of 40 years, the former Eleanor Van Dyke of Baltimore. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Bennett and husband John Pipino of Chicago, IL, a son, Gregory and wife Michele, of Forest Hill, MD, and a sister, Joyce Hannaby, of Frederick, MD, as well as grandchildren Brooke, Katherine, and Matthew Bennett, and Cassidy Pipino . He is also, survived by his companion of 10 years Marie Bauer. He was predeceased by his parents Owen and Minnie, brother Owen, sister Phyllis Eden, and brother-in-law Cyril Hannaby.


Friends and family look forward to a celebration of his life to be held this fall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in his name to any charitable organization.