Thomas A. Comstock Jr.

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Thomas Comstock Obituary

COMSTOCK, Thomas A. Jr. Of Dana Point, formerly of Fullerton, passed away on June 19th of heart failure. He had just celebrated his 85th birthday in grand style with his family and many friends. Tom was born June 11, 1923 in Providence, Rhode Island, the oldest of eight children. He joined the Navy and was a gunner on PBY's during WWII. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal and the Purple Heart. Tom earned his legal degree from Columbia University in 1952 and moved to California in 1953 to join North American Aviation's legal team. He went on to have a 56 year legal career in corporate private practice. Tom was one of the founders of Commercial National Bank and an owner of Consolidated Micrographics. His passions included politics, traveling and boating. Tom was politically active and a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968. He traveled extensively visiting six of seven continents including Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong on his most recent trip. In recent years he escaped the June gloom by going to his home in Bullhead City. Tom was a boater who showed his love for the water with frequent trips to the Colorado River with family in tow. He never caught a fish but always got a ticket. Later in life, he took his prized "My Toy" to Catalina regularly. In Avalon you could usually find "Captain Tom" reading his beloved LA Times at the Busy Bee, Dockside Cafe, or Descanso Beach. In the evening he danced the night away at the El Galleon to Karaoke. He was a member of Dana Point and American Legion Yacht clubs. He was known for loving life and doing it his way. He shared his love of life and sense of adventure with his family who will miss him greatly. He is survived by wife, Linda; daughter, Cheryl (Tom); sons, Tom (Liz) and Kevin (Leigh); six grandchildren, Andrew, Joe, Beth, Reggie, Zoe and Kacie; and sister, Natalie. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Jean. A private service will be held at sea on Sunday June 22nd. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer or Heart Associations. Please raise your glass of Coors Light in remembrance.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jun. 22, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Comstock

8 Entries

Brian Brosch

February 14, 2024

Tom, I'm going to pour one out for you tonight at Turks. I saw your picture on the wall and something made me research your name and I came across this page.

Never met you, but after reading about you I wish I had. We have a lot in common.

Fair winds and following seas, my friend. RIP.

Maggie & Mickey Maki

July 7, 2008

Linda and the Comstock extended family-We owned the mooring in Avalon next to Toms' boat My Toy. He was such a special person and always ready for dancing and just having fun. Absolutely one of the most generous people I have ever known. He will be missed by so many who enjoyed his and Linda's company. Catalina Island will miss him especially. May he rest in peace--when he's not dancing in heaven!

John & Carolyn Varnau

June 25, 2008

To the Tomstock Family. We are sorry for your loss. Tom was a special person we knew in the past and he would call every once in a while to see how we were doing mixed with his special humor. Those calls will be missed.

Bill Farris

June 25, 2008

I was shocked to learn of Tom's passing. Mary Ellen & I send our deepest regrets to the family in their sorrow. I was a law partner of Tom in the early 70s. We had some great times discussing politics and the antics of our other partners. Sometimes we even talked "law", but he and Walt Welch were "corporate" and John Joye and I were the litigators so at times there was some "failure to communicate." Was pleasantly surprised a few years back to meet Tom and Linda in the SEATAC airport. He was full of tales of his boating and retirement. Rest in peace, Tom (but he won't 'cause he was always so damn on the go.)

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Nancey Welch-Ryan

June 24, 2008

To the Comstock Family,
My mother and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. My mother and I have not seen the family in almost 30 years. My father was one his law partners in Buena Park when I was just a child. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Nancey and Patricia Welch

Sue Pyron

June 24, 2008

Dear Linda, Tom, Cheryl and Kevin and wives,
Thank you for letting me say that Tom Comstock was always willing, able and tough. He was very generous with hospitality on his boat and at home. He was our business partner and friend. We will miss him.
Sue, Maia, David and Lisa Pyron

Christina

June 24, 2008

I was lucky enough to have met Tom through my family. An amazing young man. Rest in peace Tom

Chuck Stowell

June 23, 2008

I have known Tom since he was 39 and he has always been a person who is on the go all the time. He has helped me out personally in starting my own practice as a CPA and I have tried to always be loyal to him over the years. I will miss him.

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