Thomas Hudak

Dr. Thomas Hudak D.C., 62, of Bridgman, MI.; died Sunday December 19, 2010 in Cozumel, Mexico. Friends may visit from 3:00 – 6:00 PM Tuesday December 28, 2010, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel 2650 Niles Road; following a Celebration of Life service will be held at 7:00 PM at The First Church of God, 2627 Niles Ave. in St. Joseph, MI, 49085. Memorials may be given to the American Red Cross. Those wishing to share a memory or sign the guest book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Tom was born in Washington DC on June 5, 1948 to John & Stasia (Kruszko) Hudak. He opened Hudak Chiropractic Clinic in 1972, after practicing for two years in Bridgman. He lovingly served the community for 40 years. On December 18, 2007 he married Nancy Maryniak. Tom loved his family and patients, farming, the beach and flying. He was an avid volleyball enthusiast. He is survived by his wife Nancy of Bridgman, first wife Joyce Hudak and their children, son Erik (Heather) Hudak of St. Joseph and daughter Lisa (Mike) Gathright of Stevensville; three grandchildren James and Jenna Gathright, and Evan Hudak; brother George (Linda) Hudak of Toledo, OH, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Emily Gathright and a brother John Hudak.