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Thomas Pine Obituary
Fort Pierce, FL
Thomas Howard Pine of Fort Pierce, Fla. went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Saturday, April 6 at the age of 73.
Tom was born January 9, 1946 in Jersey City, NJ to Howard and Helen Pine (both deceased). Along with his sister, Gail, he grew up in Teaneck, NJ. After serving in the Vietnam War, Tom met and soon married Marilyn Nan Volk on August 18, 1970. They raised two sons, Jordan and Jason, and a daughter, Evelynne, and remained happily married until his passing nearly 49 years later.
Upon retirement, Tom sold his NJ home, bought an RV and spent the next six years traveling much of the country. He was known for his gregarious personality and an ability to make fast friends with anyone he met. His lifelong passion was writing, and he was the author of more than seven books as well as dozens of short stories and essays.
In addition to his wife and children, Tom is survived by his beloved sister and dear nephew, Greg. He also had five grandchildren and two grand-nephews.
Tom will be laid to rest with military honors at Woodbridge Memorial Gardens in Woodbridge, NJ. Friends in Florida can attend a "celebration of life" church service at a later date. Please contact the family for details.
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Tonyia Robinson
September 24, 2019
I will miss Tom & Marilyn. They haven't been at Montgomery Evangelical Free Church, especially when he preached inspirational sermons. I would love to read one on his books. He was so kind, caring, loving towards me; encouraging me with my battle with MS and playing oboe in church. We all will see him again. With love, Tonyia, Bernard and our sons, Marcus and David
June 25, 2019
I just found out that Tom died. He was my co-worker and friend for many years. Thank you, Tom, for your friendship. My husband, Bob, and I send our sincere condolences to Marilyn and the rest of the Pine family.
Dennis, aka Yatific
May 4, 2019
He was a guiding light that will continue to glow and show the way. Thanks Tom.
Dawn Kerridge
April 30, 2019
Tom will be missed by us all! He was such a genuine, kind, and happy soul. We made friends quickly with Marilyn in NJ on the beach and maintained our friendship through the years even after we all moved away. He had intelligence, wit, charm and a caring heart that made him a great friend.
I will always be thankful that I had the opportunity to get to know him and to call him a friend. I will cherish his memory for years to come.
Dawn
Antaeus Balevre
April 17, 2019
I believe that when a person dies, a part of their spirit lives on in those he or she has touched during their stay here on Earth.
Each act that we do, no matter how small, leaves its mark. The love we give, the joy we shared, and the hand we lent our fellow man.
The ones we loved, the children we raised, and the friends we made are part of what we leave behind.
Tom, your spirit lives on in the friendship we shared that now feels like such a short time. You are in a better place, and my heart goes out to your family.
Antaeus
Demetrios Stratos
April 17, 2019
You were a shining light to all those whose lives you touched and the world will be a sadder place with your loss. I will always treasure the great times and experiences we shared and you will always remain in my heart.
Tom and daughter Evelynne in 2018
April 16, 2019
Evelynne Pine
April 16, 2019
Ill miss you so much daddy. It still hasnt really sunk in youre gone from this earthly life. Life will never be the same without you. I know you are in Heaven and someday I can see you again but the wait will be hard. You were a great father, a loving husband, and a fun friend. A lot of people will miss you dad! I wont forget you and I love you to the moon and back.
Ellen Gillette
April 16, 2019
It is to Tom's credit, as well as Marilyn's, that they made an impact on my life in the space of only a few months. My prayers are with the family.
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