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.
Jim Brown & Helen Wilcox
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
May 19, 2014
Scott/Rosemary Brutzman/Diaz
May 19, 2014
Rosemary Diaz
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
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 19, 2014
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