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Tommy Harpman Obituary

Tommy F. Harpman Aug. 7, 1948~June 19, 2009 Resident of Antioch The world lost the most wonderful, gentle loving husband, father and friend on June 19, 2009. Tommy is survived by his bride, Diana of 37 years, his children, Brian & Stephanie and grand-daughter Carly. His Siblings, Jerry (Dianne) Harpman, Jimmy (Lynda) Harpman & Deanna (Larry) Maker. His father & mother in law, Bill & Helene Moresi. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Vada Harpman. Tommy was an avid golfer, hunter, fisherman & loved camping. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association at www.american heart.org.

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Published by Contra Costa Times from Jun. 28 to Jun. 30, 2009.

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Larry Ingram

July 10, 2020

It has been years later Tommy and I still think of you often. To his family: I hope you are all doing well. All of his friends and classmates miss Tommy. His name still comes up often when some of us gather at reunions and other functions. Just thought you would like to know that. Some of us have passed on including a few from Pacheco who knew Tommy most of their lives. All wonderful and fun thoughts. He had sooo many friends who loved him as a Brother, myself included. He is missed but never forgotten. We will meet again. Take care.

Nolan H

August 18, 2009

Diana, there is not a day goes by that I do not think about Tommy, I miss him more than you can imagine.I hope you are being strong and things are well. Thank you for the nice card.I need to come by and see you. I really am sorry for your loss and do wish he was still with us. But be assured he will forever be in my thoughts each and every day.

love ya,

July 7, 2009

The Harpman Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joanne Charter

Kathy Karste

July 1, 2009

To the Harpman family, thank you so much for including all of us at Tommy's memorial, Diana and Mary thank you so much for letting me share my story with you about Tommy and for being so kind, I can see that Tommy was just as lucky to have you, a wonderful loving wife and family. You are all such special people. When you heard people saying such wonderful things about Tommy it makes you reflect yourself and realize the importance of being the kind of person that people can say those things about ourselves. What a true legacy he has left. I will remember you all in my prayers.
May God Bless each one of you.

Linda Casassa

June 30, 2009

Dear Diana,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time. May God give you comfort and peace.

Gina Romo

June 29, 2009

Diana and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Tommy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of sorrow. May your friends and family help you though this time. May the Lord bless you all...

Mary Jane Peffley

June 29, 2009

To my dearest cousin Diana....I cannot even imagine,I remember when you and Tommy got married and when you were pregnant with Brian and then Stephanie. Tommy was so proud of all of you. He adored his granddaughter and beamed when talking of his bride Diana. His special nickname from me was "Tommy Two Shoes" and he will always be in our hearts. He drove me to my wedding when I married my husband and that memory I will always cherish. He would make us laugh during the holidays with his camera taking moments and talk with Gino about fishing and hunting. His love for his family was endless. He was one of the men in my life that I will cherish in memory always. He was the greatest of men and we will miss him endlessly. Love you all!!!! Good-bye Tommy Two Shoes....rest well sweet prince.

Kathy Karste

June 29, 2009

I had the pleasure of meeting Tommy for the first time when I joined the Antioch Golf Club and the first tournament I played it I was paired with Tommy, it was pouring down rain I was soaking wet, he was so sweet, he said if you want to quit I will quit with you, I told him I have never quit anything in my life, he then said " Let's go girl" from then on he was a friend. I will miss his smile at the golf course, I will miss the golf tips and his friendship, and for you Tommy when I am putting I expect you to sink more then a few for me. I will miss you, I think about you often.

Larry Ingram

June 28, 2009

Tommy, no better man ever graced this earth. From fourth grade until your passing you were always a best friend, even when many years separated us. Our parents did a lot to keep us in touch, and took turns hauling us to Elvis (Blue Hawaii, our mutlual favorite), and Dion Movies. Good times, and days of such innocence. We had a lot of fun together. After we left school many things in those times sent us in different directions. But, we always seemed to run into each other in places nowhere close to our Pacheco days. It was usually in a sporting goods store, maybe in Arnold, Calaveras County, or maybe closer to home at a class reunion, even once in Reno, my home then and now. My Mom, Gladys, still remembers you and hauling us around, she loved it, and thought the best of you. My love to you always, you have always been and will be a Brother to me.

To Tommy's family: My heart goes out to you all. I know what you have lost. But, it isn't forever, and I am sure Tommy will live on in all of you. I could go on and on, but will leave with this. "What a guy, a really good man, they don't make many like Tommy Harpman, I will miss figuring on eventually seeing him again, some place, some where, on this earth."

With Brotherly Love, Larry Ingram, Pacheco

Chris Briggs

June 28, 2009

Tom was a great guy, I played for Tom on Rico,s Pizza back in 84 or 83, we were 3 and 18 but had a great time, he was always encouraging the team no matter how many losses we had. I also bowled with him for a bit.
He will be missed by all who knew him

June 28, 2009

Dear Diana, Brian, Stephanie,

I love you all so much and my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I will always remember the wonderful times that I got to spend with him. He will always be in my heart. Love you guys!!!!

Catherine

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