Thomas Martin Nilsen

Thomas Martin Nilsen obituary

Thomas Martin Nilsen

Thomas Nilsen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Thomas M. Nilsen of Bellmawr, NJ., passed away on August 27, 2025. Age 76. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Latorre) for 54 years. Devoted father of Frank Nilsen (Heather) and Coleen Nilsen-Karpinski (George). Dear brother of Steven Nilsen, Joseph Nilsen (Beverly), Theresa Sweeney (Jerry Carter), Janice (Judy Gorchow), Patricia Connors (Tony Williams) and Edward Nilsen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Marie Nilsen, and brother Martin Nilsen (Eileen).

Tom was a 50-year life member of the Bellmawr Park Fire Department. He retired from the Gilliano Trucking as Truck Driver. Tom was well known in local communities for being Santa for over 40 years.

There will be a viewing on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 9am to 11am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME. Funeral service will begin at 11am.

Interment is private at the request of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tom's memory to Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice PO Box 71425 Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425

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

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