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Thomas Gilsinger Obituary
Born in Paterson, Mr. Gilsinger grew up in Wanaque's Haskell section and lived in Greenwood Lake before moving to Hardyston Township in 1988. He was an auto-body mechanic for Oak Ridge Auto Body, West Milford for many years and for other auto-body shops in the area. Also, he was a member of the Bergen Irons Motorcycle Club.
Services were Friday at the F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, Franklin. Donations may be sent to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1034 Salem Road, Union, NJ 07083.
Mr. Gilsinger is survived by his wife, the former Jackie Walsh, of Franklin; his stepdaughter, Tamsen Culver, of Dingmans Ferry, Pa.; his parents, George and Phyllis, of Haskell; his brother, Gerald, of Haskell; his sister, Cynthia Alesandro, of Kinnelon; and two granddaughters.
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Janice and Frank Menicola and Aunt Audrey Merker
May 20, 2022
Continue to ride in peace, Tom. We love you and miss you!
Janice Merker-Menicola
May 20, 2021
Still missing you hoping that you are at peace
Janice Menicola
May 22, 2020
We all love you and miss you. Love, Cousin Janice and Cousin Frank
June 7, 2011
I have not seen Tommy in years but I know he had a big heart and was full of life.Rest in peace. Jim Gibbons N.C.
Robin Pisz
June 6, 2011
Tom - so full of life and a little piss and vinegar. You will be missed. Jackie, I am here for you.
Janice Merker-Menicola
May 26, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ride in Peace!
Love, Janice & Frank
Patrice Bell-Wiggins
May 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and our hope is that warm memories help sustain you through your pain and grief.
Janice Merker-Menicola
May 26, 2011
Rest in Peace,Tommy. We all love you.
All Our Love,
Uncle Ernie & Aunt Audrey
Cousin Janice & Frank
oxoxoxoxo
Donna Tedford
May 26, 2011
I hope you ride hard in the clouds .REST IN PEACE.
Debra Knoeller-Lowell
May 26, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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