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Thomas E. Dosen Naples, FL
Thomas "Pepe" Elwood Dosen, 95, of Naples, FL died on January 7, 2010. Pepe was born on November 16, 1914 in Fargo, ND to Herbert and Estelle Dosen. Tom moved from Darien, CT to Marco Island, FL in 1968 and then to Naples where he resided until his death. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Carlton College where he was a Rhodes Scholar Nominee. During WWII, a Full Lieutenant aboard the U.S.S. Solomons, out of Recife, Brazil, Tom served as Disbursement Officer. Before acting as Eastern Sales Director for Meredith Publishing Company, Tom was employed by G.E. He later worked for This Week Magazine and Alco Gravure.
Among his many passions were tennis and golf. He was an accomplished writer mastering the English language and was notably an avid duck hunter. To his family he is best known for being a dedicated father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Burns; second wife, Helen Beinert; brother, Charles Dosen; and son, Brian Dosen.
Pepe is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Dr. Joseph Spano; grandchildren, Celine Goget, Ryan (Vicki) Dosen, Elizabeth Hains (Gary), Christopher Dosen, Gregory Spano, Eric (Gina) Spano, and Stephen Spano; and great-grandchildren, Torin Dosen and Anthony Hains.
Always the consummate gentleman and a one-of-akind, he will truly be missed by family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on a later date.
For online condolences: www.fuller home.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Ducks Unlimted: http://www.ducks.org/ or Call 1-800-45DUCKS.
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Ed & Jean Semcer
January 23, 2010
To The Spano Family,
Jean and I want to express our sincerest sympathy for the loss of Tom.
Valerie, I'm glad that I got to know your father as I always enjoyed the conversations I had with with him. I remember the joy and pride he had while showing me how well his garden was doing. I also got many laughs when you told me of his latest "escapades"
I hope God is providing you and your family with comfort as you go through this difficult time. You guys are the best and our prayers are with you.
Jessica Burnett
January 19, 2010
I had the opportunity to take care of Tom at the hospital. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family as you grieve. God bless you and your family now and always!!
Roger & Gayle Behl
January 18, 2010
Dear Valerie and Family,
Roger and I would like to express our sympathy for your loss. Your father was a great person and we truly loved getting to know him. The dinners and rides from St. Louis airport were filled with joy and great conversation.
May the Lord give you comfort and joy in your love and memories.
JEAN PASKER
January 18, 2010
Dear Valerie and Joe,
Tom's obituary was very nice. The picture you used was excellent. He was such a handsome man. One can see by looking at his picture that he was a kind, intelligent man.
I am so sorry he is no longer with you.
All my love, Jeanie Pasker
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