December 16, 2023

Sending much love and prayers to the family.  We are thinking of you.
With love,
The Charles Family

December 15, 2023

May the Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him ….
Chief Bill Harvey (Ret)

December 14, 2023

I’m so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great neighbor and Scout leader for me. Our family still talks about that time Tom helped Joey shovel our grandfather’s driveway. Just one of many instances of Tom being a loving and caring man. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
Scott Eisenhart

December 14, 2023

So sorry for your loss.  I remember Tom and Steph serving the meals for the Cub-O-Rama every October.  Thankful for his service to his neighbors and to the community.  🙏
Eugene Schmitt

December 13, 2023

Thomas was a decades long friend and I always had the highest respect for him.
His sense of community commitment and support was under appreciated by many.
I will miss him as the friend I didnt see often or get to talk to often, but that friend where we could just pick up where ever we left off before.
So sorry for your loss! I  know you made the best of his time and he loved and enjoyed it.
Tom Benjamin

December 13, 2023

I may not have seen you in a long time but I will always remember the fun times as kids growing up on Locust Ave in Port Chester NY where we were both born. Through the years Mom has always kept me up on your promotions and all you accomplished being a Police Officer…you make PC Proud!!! Rest in Peace Tom💙
Rita Gianfrancesco

December 13, 2023

There is no escaping the fact that Tom was a man of consequence. The way he lived his life, his accomplishments, and his impacts upon those he met will indeed be his lasting legacy. I knew Tom as a police chief colleague and as a friend.  In any social setting or conversation Tom was always quick to talk about his wife Stephanie and his family. Tom was an advocate for professional policing and the advancement of the career he loved. We had many conversation about accreditation and the positive impacts of the commissions we were members of to advance police accreditation in Pennsylvania. Shortly after his diagnosis we met, and Tom disclosed his dire prognosis. I and many others observed as Tom faced his journey into the future with courage, a renewed dedication to the things that matter, and most of all with concern for those who surrounded him. While Tom will certainly be missed, he will never be forgotten. We are all better for having been included in his life. 
David Steffen (ret) NLCRPD

December 12, 2023

Personal prayers, the bond we had will never end. Our souls will touch again one day. Sending hugs and prayers to everyone in your family during this difficult time.
Linda Cheers

December 12, 2023

As his first cousin, I loved my time visiting Tom and his beautiful family in PA. Over the years, I was lucky to visit Tom in several states. When he was in college, he wrote me great letters about college life. Tom was deeply devoted to serving his community and family and loved Stephanie and Joe and his parents beyond measure. I will forever miss you cousin. Love always, Lisa. 

December 11, 2023

Thinking of you with ever so much love in my heart. May all of your special “Tom” memories be a place you turn to for strength, for comfort, for peace and a smile.  
Marilyn Gilliece

December 11, 2023

I was so sorry to learn of Chief Rudzinski’s passing.  During my service on the Police Commission in Manheim Township, I came to admire Tom greatly.  His Police Department was a model to be admired and replicated in other communities.  Serving with him was personally and professionally a most worthwhile experience.  His contributions to our community and our nation will be deeply missed but long remembered and appreciated.
Congressman (ret) Bob Walker

December 11, 2023

I reached out to Tom, blindly, on a whim, twelve years ago to ask him questions about accreditation and how to achieve it.  We had never met, yet he was extremely helpful and went out of his way to help me.  I’ve since worked with him on numerous accreditation assessments over the years.  It was always a pleasure to see him. He was a good man and will be missed.  My condolences to his family.
Ray Purcell

December 11, 2023

Steph, I am so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  Rest in Peace Tom. You will truly be missed but your memory will live on.
Kelly Eckman

December 10, 2023

Sorry for your loss. I can see he was a good man. 
Kenneth Martin

December 10, 2023

Tom was a great man, Police Chief and friend.  He answered my 911 call when my husband George passed  away at home. I will never forget the look on his face when he entered my house and saw that it was us.  He also found my license plate when it fell off of my truck.  We had a few laughs over that.  The last time I saw him he gave me a big hug.  He will never be forgotten.  My prayers, thoughts and love are with his family. 
Deb Keller

December 10, 2023

A kid who was a pleasure in your home who grew into a fantastic young man.
JoAnn Snader

December 10, 2023

Prayers and Blessing to your Family! In my Prayers,  Chris Kane🙏✝️

December 10, 2023

I met Tom by being a member of the Pa. Central Chiefs of Police. He was a real police professional and pleasure to work with. He always thanked me for doing work for the organization. He will be missed in his chosen profession and remembered as being a good man and professional. My condolences to the family and prayers for you at this time.  David J Arnold

December 10, 2023

My most heartfelt condolences to your family. Praying for peace and comfort at this time of sorrow. Thank you for all your years of service and keeping the community safe. Rest in peace Tom.

December 10, 2023

Tom was an amazing family man and dedicated to his community. As his 1st cousin I remember many family trips either to visit us in California or us to them in Maryland although we were not in contact as much as I would of liked in our adult years I did get to spend time with him on a visit in the summer of 2022 with our cousins Lisa Bendino. He will be greatly missed and was loved by all his family. Heather Tobler MacLagan Murrieta, CA 

December 10, 2023

Thank you for serving for our community for so many years thank you for putting your life forth for all of our safety May God bless you and your family praying for peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.
Brenda Moss

December 10, 2023

Thank you for serving our community!  Sending prayers to family and friends along with the Manheim Township police department. Sincerely,  Cindi Musselman,  Lancaster. 

December 09, 2023

My sincere condolences, Tom was a great man. May you find peace knowing he is in the arms of the lord. Jon Latsha