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Thomas Semler Obituary
Ocala - Thomas F. Semler, age 62, of Ocala, FL passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at his residence. He was born on Staten Island, NY on January 2, 1946. Thomas was raised in Brooklyn, NY. He served in the US Navy for 4 years and was a Veteran of The Vietnam Conflict having served as a Plankholder aboard the USS Brooke DG-1. He has lived in the Ocala area for 20 years. Thomas was a Catholic. His hobbies included fishing and building model boats. He is survived by his companion Stacy Leonardo and her family Donna, John, Ali, Kyle, Tyler, Anthony, Matthew and Christopher; sons Shawn and Shane; daughters Jessica and Leisha; brothers Christopher, Peter, Bill, Mark, Philip and Paul; sisters Rose Anne and Winnifred; and longtime friend George. He was pre-deceased by his parents George and Lillian, brothers Stephen and George, and sister Catherine. A funeral service will be held at HIERS-BAXLEY FUNERAL SERVICES, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Hospice of Marion County, PO Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478.
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catherine spoto
June 24, 2008
Thomas you will not remember me but I lived downstairs and spent many years with your mom/dad and brothers and sisters. It was quite a family with all you guys and us. Love you cousin Cathy Seith. God bless your family and friends to get them through this time of sadness. Love again your cousin Cathy
Gene & Sheri Henderson
June 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family during this time.
Sean Sorrento
June 23, 2008
Stacy-Sorry for your loss.
Bobbi & Andy Hamilton
June 23, 2008
Stacy,
Our thoughts are with you and your family. We are praying for God to give you strength; And that the void in your heart~ will in time, be filled with peace.
Jennifer Ware
June 23, 2008
God is with you and will bring you through this... Although Thomas is missed, he is in better hands now.. I can only imagine.... With all of our Love, From all who love you here in Virginia...
Paul Semler
June 23, 2008
I love you my brother. I will miss the sense of humor and the jokes. I wish we had more time to share over the years.
Pam Falanga
June 23, 2008
I will miss you Tom and will pray for your loved ones, to give them strength in this difficult time.
Basil & Jereyl Kaspar
June 23, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Stacy Leonardo
June 23, 2008
To my Thomas, no one will know how much you meant to me as a friend and companion.I will miss you terribly, especially at 12:30 am when you would come home from work. Domino and Chip will miss their walks in the park with you, and the snacks that you always gave them. You always took care of me and and always wanted me to be first in your life.. I owe you so much love for your kindness and sweetness...you will be in my heart forever and a day. Goodnight sweetheart and I am so sad that it was time for you to go...I expected us to be together for many more years ...but you are in Heaven now with so many others that loved you.
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