CURRENT CELEBRATIONS

Tom Gussen

From the days of his youth, Tom was defined by his work ethic, which was second to none. His natural height coupled with his intensity made him a natural in basketball. His game accelerated during his youth at Gloucester Catholic HS, which would earn him a scholarship to Philadelphia Textile (Jefferson Univ), and years of playing professionally overseas in Sweden, Australia, Netherlands. He never stopped giving back to the sport and the people he loved. He was a fixture in the local basketball community and loved teaching and coaching youths of all ages. That was his passion, as well as his love for the Philadelphia Eagles. But above and beyond that, was his love for all his family and friends in which he would do anything for. He balanced his life with his love for physical fitness, in which Tom was always one of the first to walk through the door at L. A. Fitness at 5am. Tom was so loved and well-liked by everyone. He was such a people person and communicator, which laid the ground work for a fabulous career as an Energy Portfolio Manager at Sprague Operating Resources LLC., in which he spent 26 years. If you had the pleasure of getting to know Tom, you knew him for his intense passion in anything that was a topic of conversation, and that is why he was and still is loved by so many, and will never be forgotten. Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.

Tom is survived by his son Max, Twin brother Rob (wife, Nunzia) Gussen, sister Patti Zelvis, niece Gabriella Scharle (Husband Mike), Great Nephew Giorgio Scharle, Nephew Giovanni Gussen, Niece Gianna Gussen, and Nephews David and Brian Zelvis.

Come Celebrate 61 great years: Wednesday 6-9p.m. and Thursday 10-10:45a.m. at Church of the Incarnation, 240 North Main Street, Mantua,NJ where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11a.m. Interment will be immediately followed.