Thomas Gierl

Thomas Gierl obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Thomas Gierl

Thomas Gierl Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simons Funeral Home, Inc. on Jun. 11, 2021.

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Thomas Jon Gierl, 74, of Sewickley and Cape Coral, FL, beloved husband of 50 years to Mary Lou Gierl, passed away peacefully on June 9th 2021.

Also survived by his loving sons, Brian Thomas Gierl of Pittsburgh and Daniel Joseph (Nancy) Gierl of McCandless Township; proud and loving grandfather to Mason & Alexander Gierl.

Tom was a devoted husband, father, pap-pap, and friend to all. No one who met Tom forgot his lively personality. He had a passion for boating, golf, and softball. He was a member of the Golden Eagles, the VFW, and the American Legion. Tom was a 9th Division Army Veteran of Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart. He will be deeply missed by all.

Friends received Monday 1- 3 pm & 6 - 8 pm at Simons Funeral Home, Inc., 7720 Perry Highway, where a funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM.

Contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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