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Thomas Bruce Obituary

BRUCE,Thomas On December 26, 2008, of Bellmawr. Age 54. Loving son of Ruth V. (nee Patterson) and the late Francis. Brother of the late Robert. Nephew of Doris Villanova and Warren Patterson (Marge). Also survived by many cousins. Tom was employed by the Borough of Bellmawr for 27 years. He was a member of the Camden County Hogs for 7 years and the NHRA for over 25 years. Tom enjoyed motorcycle riding and drag racing and loved fast cars and fast motorcycles. He loved to travel, especially to Las Vegas and always enjoyed a good practical joke. Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation from 9 to 11am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, BELLMAWR. Memorial Service 11am at the funeral home. Inurnment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Tom's memory to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com

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Published by Courier Post on Dec. 31, 2008.

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Bill Cummings

January 20, 2009

i dont remember ever seeing you without a smile when you came into barbs! your in my thoughts and prayers!

W.J. DeFrates

January 3, 2009

My condolences will miss him he was a good freind



W.J.DeFrates [swedesboro,NJ ]

Santiago Marti

January 3, 2009

Tom: You were a good person and a good friend. Hope we see each other again someday.
Marti

Joan & Mike, Camden Co. HOGs

January 1, 2009

When Tommy was with the HOGs he really seemed to be happy. Always a great smile, a positive attitude, and a zest for riding. We will miss him.

siree minder ( villanova)

January 1, 2009

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Kathy Maguire

December 31, 2008

Tom, your incredible courage and strength inspired many. Thanks for all the happy and fun times. Big hug & kiss.

Kathy

Tommy was always happy on a ride. Here he is, on his new bike, on a Camden County HOG club ride to Hot Dog Johnny's in Buttzville, NJ (October 2007). What a great smile- he will be missed!

December 31, 2008

Debbie Berger

December 31, 2008

I will miss you. I will miss your friendly smile and warm greetings.

Gene Berger

December 31, 2008

Tom always with a smile just wanted to have fun. Ill always have the memory of racing down 295 and looking over at Tom and he was just smiling having the time of his life.Missed but never forgotten. CC Hog Gene Berger

Jim Brydges, Sr.

December 31, 2008

I didn't know Tom, but my thoughts go out to his family. He is now home where he belongs. God bless.

Lew Canobbio

December 31, 2008

To Tom's Family:
Words cannot begin to descibe how great of a friend Tom was and how he'll be missed in our Camden County HOG family. There will always be an empty space in our ride line. May you find comfort knowing that he is in a better place. With Deepest Condolences.

Rosemarie Davis-Ruch

December 31, 2008

Gone...but not in any way forgotten.

Michele Orosze (Ficara)

December 31, 2008

You are one of the most unforgettable people I have ever known. Thanks for all the laughs and keeping the camping trips fun. Love ya and will miss you always.

Jamie Roach

December 31, 2008

You can't choose your family; but you can choose your friends. Tom chose to join our friends at Camden
County HOG and for this we are all truely blessed to have known Tom. Quick with a smile and a strong handshake, Tom will be missed and remembered always.

Nan Sidders

December 31, 2008

May God Bless you and your family. I am going to miss seeing you walk your dog(s); or should I say, your dog taking you for a walk. You were a good neighbor and friend.

Mt Ephraim DPW

December 31, 2008

Tommy you made us laugh all the time and we will miss you.

John and Chris (CCHOG) Kull

December 31, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

The Moriarty's

December 31, 2008

You were one of the nice guy's in the neighborhood. Always in our heart and with prayers .

Chris and Donna Snajkowski

December 31, 2008

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Mark & Dawn Huff

December 31, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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