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Thomas Geissler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 19 to May 20, 2014.

Thomas Christopher Geissler, 69, of 220 N. Main St., Towanda, Pa. passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.

Tom was born in Irvington, N.J. on Oct. 12, 1944, the son of Harry and Anne Faughnan Geissler. He was a graduate of Union High School, Union, N.J. in 1962 and was a graduate of Newark College of Engineering, Newark, N.J. in June of 1966. On Nov. 4, 1967 he married the former Susan Saldutti in Newark, N.J. Tom was employed by E. I. DuPont first in Parlin, N.J. and Madison Wis. and later in Towanda until his retirement in 2001 following 33 years of service.

He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Towanda, Towanda Lions Club, and served as a driver for Meals On Wheels in the Towanda area for a number of years. Tom was an avid bowler having participated on various leagues. He enjoyed playing golf and was a devout Dallas Cowboys fan.

Surviving are his wife, Susan Geissler; children, Keith Geissler and wife Susette Geissler of Rowlett, Texas, Kimberly Geissler-Michalak and husband Robert M. Michalak of Johnson City, N.Y.; grandchildren, Alison Geissler of Tampa, Fla., Joseph, Mark and Thomas Nicosia all of Johnson City, N.Y.; step-grandson, Robert R. Michalak of Johnson City, N.Y.; great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Hope of Tampa, Fla.; brother, Robert Geissler and wife Peg of New Jersey; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Geissler.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Third Street, Towanda, Pa. with the Rev. Edward Michelini, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, North Towanda, Pa.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to the Meals On Wheels Program, Colonial Towers, Towanda, PA 18848 in Tom's memory. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.

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May 22, 2014

Tom and Debbie Johnson

Sue. So sorry to learn of Tom's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

May 21, 2014

Barb Fiske

Kim,Bob and family,So saddened to here of your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers.

May 20, 2014

Stephen Tomaszewicz

Dear Sue, Kim And family. I was saddened to hear of Thomas passing. May God Bless you and bring you Peace.

May 19, 2014

Kristy Schrimp

I'm so sorry Sue. Prayers to you and family.

May 19, 2014

Melanie Geissler-Frankola

My condolences and love always

May 19, 2014

Dave & Melba VanDerlyke

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

May 19, 2014

Charles & Janice Constable

I am so sorry Kim & family. Our hearts are with you.

May 19, 2014

Helen Wilcox

Sue and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish the memories.
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May 19, 2014

Joanne Stoughton

Kim and family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 19, 2014

Al Axline

Sue and family,
Prayers to you, I worked with Tom in Parlin and Towanda for many years.

May 19, 2014

allyson o'connor

Sue, Kim and Keith
My sincerest condolences to all of you!

May 19, 2014

Mary Kolvek

Kim, sorry to hear of you're dads passing.. He will always be in your thoughts!

May 19, 2014

Ken Becky Hicks

You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss. We work with Tom many years at DuPont, good guy to work with and for.

May 19, 2014

Kim and family, David and I send our thoughts and prayers to you in this time of sadness. Colleen

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May 19, 2014

Edward Gallew

So sorry to hear of Toms passing. I spent
many happy hours golfing with Tom over the years and he always kept me smiling.
He will be missed. Our prayers are with
you. Ed & MaryAnne Gallew

May 19, 2014

Richard Hartman

Dear Sue & Family,

My sincere condolences to all upon Tom's passing.

Most-respectfully yours,
Rich

May 19, 2014

Miller J.Ed

Sue and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

May 19, 2014

Trudy, Martha, Mike and Brian Cole

Thoughts and prayers for the family in this incredibly hard time.

May 19, 2014

WENDY GOODWIN

To the Geissler Family, My prayers are with the all of you on the passing of your husband and father. He was a good man and a true friend.

May 19, 2014

Lorinda Vanderpool & Family

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