Birth date: Sep 10, 1946 Death date: Sep 7, 2021
Thomas B. Shorkey, 74 years old, passed away peacefully at home after a long struggle with cancer on September 7, 2021. Tom was born on September 10, 1946 to the late Bernard and Bertha Joachim Shorkey. Tom lived his entire life i Read Obituary
Tom was acting superintendent of ECSD when I was interviewed for my teaching position. He hired me, and every time he saw me over the next several years, he always greeted me by name. He knew all the staff members. Rest in peace, Tom. My condolences to your family and friends.
June Zydek
Judy and family,
I’m sending my deepest sympathies and love to you and your family. I had the pleasure working with you and Tom at ECSD administration. He had a larger than life personality and truly cared about the staff and students. I thank you both for sharing your life with me.. Those wonderful memories will always be cherished..
Surrounding you with angel wings and Gods blessings,
Pam Clark
Such a big personality and a quick thinker. Exactly what a Superintendent should be. When he worked for Port Huron, each year at the Christmas party he would read his version of The Night Before Christmas, filling in names of people at the Administration Building. It was always a hoot, and each year it was different. I'd never bonded with a superintendent before until Thomas B. Shorkey. When he called me, that's always how he referred to himself. He was truly one of a kind and extremely well respected everywhere he went.
Judy, I am so sorry for you and your family. This is a great loss. Know that you are in my prayers❤️
Cyndy Raymo
I am grateful to Tom Shorkey for hiring me! He was kind, approachable and always showed up to support student events.
I remember the first play my middle school students performed in 1994 and Mr. Shorkey showed up to say, “Break a leg” and to encourage me that all would go well. I was both honored and nervous, it was a supportive gesture.
RIP
Sincerely,
Carrie Fredal-Estapa
Amy, Andy, Dave, Judy, and Families, my heart aches for you. My deepest condolences. May God bless you, strengthen you, and give you His peace.
-Debbie.
What an awesome man! As a high school student and class officer at MCHS from 1978 to 1981 I was mentored by Mr. Shorkey. He would pull me out of class to discuss "critical issues" and then talk sports for an hour. He did use that time to also ask me if there was anything he should know from the hallways. He taught me how a leader can mix business with laughter... I carry that gift with me today.
Thank you for everything Mr. Shorkey - God Bless!
Sincerely,
Craig Lyszczyk
My deepest sympathies go to Judy and all of Tom’s family. As with so many others, Tom had a great influence on my life, and for that, I will be forever grateful!!
RIP, TS, on a life well lived.
Karen Hill
