SCRANTON, Pa. (March 6, 2023) — It is with great sadness that Arlington Industries announces the sudden death of its longtime president and owner Tom Stark, this morning.
Arlington was purchased by his father Eugene Stark, Sr. in 1949. Tom became president of the company after graduating from the University of Florida in 1975.
Tom was born in South Florida on November 9, 1953. He attended the University of Florida where he met his wife, Betty (Elizabeth) and earned his degree in Accounting. He is survived by his wife, Betty, two daughters: Meredith (Camille) Oostwegel and Allison (Aaren) Riley, and three grandsons: Spencer and Winston Oostwegel, and Sawyer Riley; as well as his brother Gene (Jean) Stark and sister Patricia Stark.
Although Arlington is saddened by the loss of Tom Stark, the business operation will continue unchanged.
UPDATE: Services will be held at Kraeer Funeral Home, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33071, (954) 753-8960 on Tuesday, March 14, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a remembrance made in Tom Stark’s name to Childhelp, a nationwide non-profit organization serving the needs of neglected, at-risk, and abused children www.childhelp.org
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Soo sorry to hear this news as Tom was a well respected industry leader that everyone looked up to. Rest in peace Tom
So sad to hear this news. Tom was a wonderful person and always a pleasure to know. Thankful that I had the opportunity to know him and share a few dinners with him and Mrs. Betty. Thoughts and prayers to both his personal and work families.
Omg. What a great lose. He was such a wonderful person. My deepest condolences to Betty and the family. He will truly be missed.
Very sad.We have lost one of the truly great innovators in our industry.Our prayers go out to Betty and the rest of the Arlington family
Wow! what a loss to our industry! Tom was an innovator and Icon in our world, and will be sorely missed. after taking over for his father, Tom truly moved the company to the next level. Mrs. Betty was the post he leaned on everyday. Sympathies go out to Betty, the family, and the associates of Arlington Industries. Rest in Peace Tom, and know your team will continue to drive your mission!
I met Tom when he pledged PiLam in 1971. Many fond memories and dinners with him and Betty and my wife, usually French restaurants. When I heard this awful news I cried, even though I hadn’t seen the Starks for a long time. Another one we lost too soon. BMF Moe
Our industry has lost a great talent. We all have lost a kind soul.
His family does know how he made us better as business people and friends.