Thomas Frank Huntington

Thomas F. Huntington


Thomas Frank Huntington, 63, died February 10, 2016 with his family by his side at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.


Tom was born in Syracuse, NY to Marie and Joseph W. Huntington Jr. He received his bachelors and masters degrees in engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and Syracuse University respectively. Tom had a distinguished career in the HVAC business. He served in many different roles over his career: a Division Marketing General Manager at Carrier Corp., Director of Sales and Marketing at KeepRite, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Climatic Corporation, Vice President and General Manager of Evcon Industries Inc., Vice President of Global Marketing and Sales Bristol Compressors, and President of Unitary Products Group of York International/Johnson Controls. He concluded his career as the President and CEO of Water Furnace International in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He proudly served as chairman of Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) and Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Additionally, he also served on the board of directors for North American Technician Excellence (NATE) and the planning board for the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).


Tom was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed time hunting, fishing, golfing, and woodworking as well as home improvement projects. Tom was an active member of the Sylvia United Methodist Church of Sylvia, KS.


Tom is survived by his wife, Susan Kuhl Huntington; daughter, Lindy (Mark) Landzaat, 2 sons: Daniel (Shauna) and Adam (Nikki) Huntington, and 6 grandchildren, sister Joette (Ted) Moss and several nieces and nephews.


In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations can be directed to the "Sylvia United Methodist Church" 321 South Main St. Sylvia, KS 67581 or "University of Kansas Hospital" and mailed to Fund Development, 2330 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Westwood KS, 66205.