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Thomas Ezio Zudick, born Bronx, New York, December 12, 1925, died Albuquerque, June 18, 1999. Served in the United States Navy Pacific Campaign, WWII; graduated UNM and worked at Sandia National Laboratory for 37 years. Tom was a supervisor in the photography division at Sandia Labs and was much beloved by his co-workers. His love of the arts, music, and human creativity led him on a path in life with many dear friends and great spirits. Tom studied photography with Ansel Adams, photographed Laura Gilpin, Edward Weston and other famous New Mexico artists. He was one of the few artists to photograph Georgia O'Keefe in her home. His portrait of John D. Robb appears in"Photography in New Mexico" by Van Deren Coke, and he contributed photo work for"The Art of Raymond Jonson Painter." Thomas was active in a variety of civic and charitable organizations: Founding Member Board of Directors, Rehabilitation Center, Crippled Childrens Association, Volunteer, Suicide Prevention Center Hot Line, and Eucharistic Minister, St. Joseph's Hospital Volunteers. Tom was once called,"Old Faithful", by a friend. A truer statement cannot be made by those to whom he had given himself. He is survived by his son, Carter G. Zudick; daughters, Claudia Z. Williamson, Regina Z. Earnest, Cynthia W. Zudick; grandsons, Jesse C. Williamson and Wesley T. Williamson; and sisters, Joseph and Alma Lemli of New Jersey; the Venturi Family of Long Island, NY, Peter and Blanche Wakker, and sons of North Carolina. On Monday, June 28, 1999, a public service will be held for friends at St. Charles Borromeo Church at 1818 Coal Pl. SE, Albuquerque. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Santa Fe National Cemetery with honor guard ceremony and bagpipe at the Gazebo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Presbyterian Hospice Center or charity of choice. Cremation arrangements made by the Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200. .DMP
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