Thomas C. Mitchell

DOVER- Dr. Thomas C. Mitchell “The Bompa”, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. He was the loving son of Edward and Genevieve (Kellis) Mitchell. He was born on June 29th, 1954 in Jersey City, NJ. Tom spent his childhood years growing up on the Jersey Shore. He graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, Iowa, where he met the love of his life, Patti, who became his wife on December 30, 1982. Tom and Patti moved their family to York, PA where he then began his long standing Chiropractic Practice, where he cherished caring for and serving his patients for 27 years. He was honored to give back to his community as a West Manchester Township Supervisor. Above all, Tom was an amazing husband, father, Bompa, brother and friend. He had an amazing zest for life. Family gatherings were Tom’s most joyous occasions, being surrounded by the love and laughter of those he held dearest. Tom was an avid bird watcher, a lover of nature, a fisherman and boater, an excellent chef, an accomplished musician, singer, and song writer. Tom was a lifelong Yankee fan and fell in love with the game after his father introduced him to his idol, Mickey Mantle. By his own admission, this was the only time in life he was ever rendered speechless. Along with his wife, Patricia H. Mitchell, Tom is survived by his five children, Christopher Fletcher, Rachael Hoffman and her husband, Travis, Ruth Fletcher, Genevieve Mitchell and her fiancé, Mark Barr, and Martha Mitchell, all of whom reside in York; Ten grandchildren, Morgan, Mitchell, Makennah, Luke, Grady, Alivia, Christian, Jacob, Beckett and Dylan; two brothers, Mike and his wife, Bonnie and Eddy and his wife, Anita; a sister, Barb and her husband, Steve; and 18 nieces and nephews. A celebration of life tribute service will be 6 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2011 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York with Pastor Robert Wallace officiating. A visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Audubon Society at pa.audubon.org/ or The York Lyme Disease Support Group at yorkpalyme.org/