Nov. 28, 1925 ~ April 6, 2022
Thomas F. Pessel, 96, of Sea Girt, New Jersey, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home. Born Nov. 28, 1925, in Princeton, New Jersey, Tom grew up in Hopewell, New Jersey. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served during WWII from 1944-1946. After his honorable discharge Tom finished high school at The Drew School in San Francisco and then graduated from Syracuse University in 1951. Tom served in the United States Army as First Lieutenant 1951-1953 during the Korean War. He worked as Executive of Sales and Marketing for Scott Paper Company and International Paper. He completed his work career at CGS Scientific Corporation as President and CEO. Tom’s greatest joy was his family, and he was a devoted husband, Dad and Grandpa. Tom enjoyed an active retirement. He was an outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing and watching the wildlife. His hobbies, cooking, gardening and reading brought him pleasure. He had a senior pass from Aspen Ski Company and spent many days on the mountain with his wife and family. He also rode his bike until he was 95! Tom was a member of The First Presbyterian Church in Manasquan, New Jersey, and a life member of The Brandywine Trout and Conservation Club.
Son of the late Dr. Johannes Pessel and Helen Dearmyer Pessel, Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Francina Hill Pessel, his four children Laura Pessel (SO Robert Regulski) of Meeker, Colorado; Susan Davis (husband Jesse Davis) of Charlotte, North Carolina; Thomas Pessel Jr. (wife Beverly Pessel) of Port St. Lucie, Florida; and Lee Anne Graeub (husband Andrew Graeub) of Bethesda, Maryland. Tom has five grandchildren — Cyndi, Debbie, Jessica, Natalie and Tom, and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Sara Pessel, brother-in-law Edward Hill. He was predeceased in death by his brother William Pessel and sister Gloria Mack.
Arrangements are under the care of Orender Family Home for Funerals, Manasquan, New Jersey. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. June 3 at The First Presbyterian Church in Manasquan presided by Pastor Jim Dunson, 16 Virginia Ave., Manasquan, New Jersey. A reception at the church will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The First Presbyterian Church, Manasquan, New Jersey. To send condolences to the family please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.net.
