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1953
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2017
Thomas Bissell Obituary
July 10, 1953 - January 1, 2017
Santa Cruz, California.
Tom graduated from Holy Cross Grammar School, and Judson College Prep Boarding School in Arizona. He worked in construction and janitorial services.
Tom was a free spirit who was funny, charming, and handsome. He was known as a colorful character who wrote his own script with no patience for BS. He was athletic, loved sports, the beach, swimming, taking long walks, crab dinners on the wharf, loved reading the Sentinel everyday! He loved meeting his friends at his favorite hangout, Asti Café.
Tom is survived by his sister Deborah Bissell, Monroe Wa. and his brothers, Bill and David Bissell who live in Milpitas, Ca. He is deeply missed.
Celebration of Life is on January 22, at the Asti Café. Time 1-3 He loved flowers, he wanted everyone to bring some.
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COREY BROWN
January 12, 2017
Tom, my bud, rest easy bro! another time my friend..........CB
Debra Ann Demos
January 11, 2017
May you Rest In Peace Tom and your spirit will live in our hearts!!!! You always made everyone laugh and enjoy! Love you much.
Kathryn Vantrease
January 10, 2017
Tom was such a sweet guy, charming and kind not a mean bone in his body. It was always a pleasure when we'd run into one another.
RIP TOM.
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