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Thomas Hand Obituary

HAND, THOMAS Thomas CDR USN ret., Beloved father of Thomas Jr., Richard, Terry, Eugene and Christopher, and Patricia, Nancy, Kathy, Maureen and Debbie; seventeen grandchildren, and twenty one great-grandchildren. Visitation tonight (Tuesday) 4-8 p.m. at El Camino Memorial Erickson-Anderson La Mesa Chapel 619-466-3297. Mass Wednesday, 10 a.m. St. Martins Catholic Church, La Mesa, CA. Burial, Holy Cross Cemetery with Military Honors by U.S. Navy. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Nov. 9, 2004.

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marcia marasy

November 11, 2004

My prayers are with you at this time. My sister and I knew Debbie and Eugene in grade school at St. Martin's Academy. I'm sorry for your loss.

Marcia Marasy

Judy and Phil Maynard

November 10, 2004

Dearest Hand Family,



Valerie, Amy, Phil and I send condolences to you. Your parents were wonderful neighbors. When I needed comfort, your Mother was there. When I needed advice, your Dad was there. I was blessed to have them in my life for all those 30 something years, I lived across the street from them. We all had some really good times over the years.



Dear Jesus is cradling your beloved Mom and Dad in his arms. May HE continue to watch over their dear children.



Love and blessings, Judy Maynard and family

Nick, Deb, Alli & Carri Leto

November 9, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joanne Lawson

November 9, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Mrs. Peter Girard

November 9, 2004

Sincere sympathy and condolences from Peter, Les, Missy and Mr. & Mrs. Girard

Karol Rife Corle

November 9, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hand family. How well I remember your fathers homecomings. How well I remember your Mom calling for Patricaaa and Thomasss to come in for the evening. My family lived two doors down on Dayton Drive. My brother was Jerry Rife and we still talk about the Hands and all those kids. When there are just two in your family it is hard to imagine how much fun all of you must have had. You are in our prayers. Lovingly,

El Camino Memorial Erickson-Anderson Chapel

November 8, 2004

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