Thomas E. Havanko, 73, of Emmaus, died peacefully Jan. 26, 2022, at the Lehigh Valley Health Network Hospice Center, Allentown. He was the son of the late Stephen and Evelyn (Hilbert) Havanko, of Emmaus.

He was a graduate of Emmaus High School, Class of 1968 and the Spring Garden Automotive Vocational School in Philadelphia.

He played the tenor saxophone in the high school band and in the Macungie Band for many years.

While in high school, he was a member of Boy Scout Troops 25 and 38, where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout.

He was employed for 23 years at Spirax Sarco Inc., Allentown. Prior to that he worked for Tyler Pipe Company in Macungie and for Kemp’s Gulf Station in Allentown. After full-time employment, he worked part-time as a security guard at various locations around the Lehigh Valley.

He enjoyed watching dirt track racing and was a collector of racing memorabilia. At one time he was working on restoring two antique Chevrolet coupes.

He was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Emmaus.

He is survived by a brother, Kenneth and his wife, Marybeth, of Emmaus; a nephew, Paul, of Kutztown and several cousins.

Contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 502 Chestnut St., Emmaus, in his name.

Funeral arrangements are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.