Thomas Walter "Tom" Lapsley

You will never be forgotten. You will always be missed. Rest In Peace Tommy.

It was on the mourn
That I saw a ship a sailing
The sea was calm
The winds were fair
Tom was young
And he was at the rail
With shipmates once again.---rs

So saddened to here about Tom’s passing. May he Rest In Peace.
Delta park will never be the same

I served with Tom on the USS McGinty DE365 during the "Berlin Crisis", where we were dispatched to the Far East. Tom served in the Forward Fire Room... fancy name for boiler room... I was an Electrician in the Fwd Engine Room, so our paths did not cross very often.
I scanned this picture out of the "USS McGinty Far East Cruise 1961 -1962 book". Tom is listed as one of the staff who created the book.

Tom was always an “up” guy. Always greeted me with a smile and positive energy. I saw Tom both at ESCO and in the neighborhood along Fremont. Condolences to the family TOM left a great legacy and thousands of friends.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I first became aware of Tommy’s team, Alers, back in 2005. I was playing a ball game prior to Alers taking to the field. I noticed how happy and lighthearted all the members of Alers were, a far cry from the strife and over competitiveness of the team I was a member of. I was thinking as I turned 50 that my playing days were over for me. One of the team members on Alers I knew from playing with him on other teams, so I...

So sorry to read about Tom’s passing. Blessing to the family and friends as you navigate your grief.

We sure loved you Tom.
Delta Park will not be the same.
We will miss you coming into the office, bringing your granddaughter from the time she was little and when she grew (were not that old) & sitting in the rocking chair and then leaving telling us it was time to go home (of course it was usually noon) and we'd agree.
I know your elated to be with your wife and daughter.