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Thomas Lyon DeLonge Sr.
1948 - 2014
Thomas Lyon DeLonge Sr.
1948 - 2014
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BORN
1948
DIED
2014
Thomas DeLonge Obituary
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Sharon "MacFadean" Valentine
October 18, 2014
My condolence's to all of the family members and friends of Tom's. He was a great man and a great classmate. He will be missed. I guess God needed another Angel to help him out up there. God Bless you all.
Sarah Rockel
October 16, 2014
Love and prayers to your family to help them through this difficult time.
Tina Slater
May 23, 2014
We communicated for ages but never managed to meet up, your humour and compassion were second to none. Rest in peace Tom - my thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless to a wonderful man
Gil Meachum
May 20, 2014
A friend, teammate and oh what a sense of humor, gone way too soon.
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May 19, 2014
Omg, I just read about this. We have been penpals for soooo long., I had no idea. God love you Tom, you are in a better place
judy hobbs-arko
May 17, 2014
A classmate and friend. He will be missed. So sorry to hear of his passing.
James Messina
May 16, 2014
Tom was classmate at El Cajon Valley and was a friend and a leader on the Football team...plus proud of his family! God Bless you all! Go El Cajon Braves! Go Chargers!
May 15, 2014
Tom was my High School basketball teammate for several years at El Cajon Valley High School. I've thought of Tom several times throughout the years as I always considered him "one of the good guys." RIP Tom
Ray Sutton ECVHS (1966)
May 14, 2014
Your wonderful smile will always be in our minds. You made us all laugh even when we really weren't in the laughing mood. Thank You for all those great memories. You are now one of Gods many Angels. God Bless you and to your family, my condolences. Sharon "MacFadean"Valentine, class of 66
John Brengle
May 14, 2014
Tom was a great man. I can only hope to have had such a profound effect on someone's life, as he had on mine. I miss him dearly.
May 14, 2014
A great man who will be missed dearly. I owe him so much.
John Brengle
May 13, 2014
Tom and his brother were very special friends. We grew up together as children doing all the kid things together (Boy Scouts, Little League, Pony League, etc.,etc. I will always remember his infectious smile and easy going manner.
Rest In Peace my friend. We will meet again.
Gene Gillard, class of 66. Still in El Cajon.
Barbara (Forsberg) Anderson
May 13, 2014
My prayers are with you all during this very trying time! Tom was a great friend to everyone who knew him! He will be missed greatly!
Patricia Gualandi (Wilson) class of 66
May 13, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Tom's untimely passing. I am sure he will be missed by all who loved. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
warren moore
May 13, 2014
Tom was great man.Remember playing sports with him. REP.
Warren moore
May 13, 2014
Yep, that smile is the same one I witnessed on a daily basis in high school, knowing that Tom is still smiling while experiencing another dimension. Peace, Truth and Love
Dixie Williams
May 12, 2014
Tom was a great friend and leader during our years at El Cajon Valley High School. He was always active in sports and in school government activities.
Condolences to his family during this time - Tom was loved by all and he loved everyone. RIP Tom
Pat Gay - ECVHS 1966
John Kroesche
May 12, 2014
Tom was with our company for 34 years. He will be missed by all of our employees and customers. I will remember Tom for is positive and kind demeanor as well as his infectious laugh and thoughtfulness. He was a mentor to many of our employees throughout the years. I was fortunate to call Tom my friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tom's family.
Skip Bowling
May 12, 2014
I worked with Tom for 34 years. He was not only a mentor but also a friend. He was always fun to be around. I will miss him so very much. He will always live in our hearts and prayers.
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