Thomas Patrick CHINN Sr.
Longtime Nevada resident, Thomas Patrick Chinn Sr., went to his eternal rest on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Stockton, CA. He is the son of the late Bolling Robertson Chinn and Dora Frances Chinn, brother of the late Robert Conrad Chinn and Constance Anne Hanson.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Tena Chinn; his sister, Maryrose Dozier-Boscoe; his four children, Margaret Chinn, Thomas Chinn Jr., Anne Casey, and Christina Collinsworth; two stepchildren, Brian Howard and Jennifer Tucciarone; his two nephews, Lance Dozier and John Hanson; his two nieces, Sally Creedon and Jane DeVecchio; and his 10 grandchildren.
He was educated at St. Agnes parochial school, which later became Annunciation, and he graduated from St. Mary's High School in Stockton, CA. Tom was an accomplished skier during high school, and he was hired as a ski instructor at Dodge Ridge on weekends and special holidays. After High School, Tom studied and graduated from the Jesuit University USF in San Francisco where he further developed his interest in his religion, and he later became a deacon in the Catholic Church. He had a successful career in both the advertising and the automotive industries. He loved and followed auto racing throughout his life. Tom was a devoted family man and loved them very much. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, and spending time with those close to him. Tom will always be remembered as an engaging storyteller, and for having a wonderful gift for making friends wherever the road took him. Tom will be dearly missed by his family and the many friends.
A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2009 at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Reno. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Palliative Care Team at Renown Regional Medical Center; Renown Health Foundation, Palliative Care Team, 1155 Mill Street, mail code #02, Reno, NV. 89502. Without the Palliative Care Team's compassion anddedication, Thomas' passing would not have been as peaceful. We invite you to share thoughts, memories and condolence messages in the family guestbook at www.wa ltonsfuneralhome.com. Walton Sparks Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
Published in the Reno Gazette-Journal from 7/24/2009 - 7/25/2009