Thomas G. Bennett
March 01, 1953 - January 11, 2012
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Thomas G. Bennett
March 01, 1953 - January 11, 2012
Obituary
Thomas G. Bennett, 58, of Mission Viejo, California passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, after a struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Carol Bennett (nee Kolberg) and son, James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lolita Bennett; his brother William Bennett; and his brother-in-law, Guy Kolberg. He is survived by five sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.
Tom was born and raised in Elgin, Illinois and attended Elgin Community College and Northern Illinois University. He worked many jobs, ending with a 26-year career as the Director of Service at Mitsubishi Motors North America.
He had many interests and hobbies throughout his life. He was an avid reader, enjoyed riding motorcycles and restoring vehicles, collected comic books, enjoyed photography, and most recently, took guitar lessons.
His laughter and wit will be missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Please sign the guestbook on Tom’s memorial page at www.oconnormortuary.com.
Donations may be made to Friends of the Library in Rancho Santa Margarita, the American Cancer Society, or Second Harvest Food Bank.
16 responses to Thomas G. Bennett
Jeff Bennett says:
January 15, 2012
The family all together at Tom and Carol’s for the holidays, in the basement playing the old pinball machines will be a fond memory I shall never forget. Tom, the memories that you gave me as a child I will cherish forever
Bruce Dahm says:
January 16, 2012
Lit a candle in memory of Thomas G. Bennett
Mark Bennett says:
January 16, 2012
I’ll never forget the times you took me to the comic shop and showed me the most interesting comics to delve into. That was the beginning of a life – long hobby for me. Or the time I was mesmerized by the functioning of the manual transmission on your Mitsubishi Eclipse, and you explained how it worked. To this day I prefer manual transmissions. Rest well and God bless Carol and James.
Mary Ellen Barnes says:
January 16, 2012
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Mary Kay Hoch says:
January 16, 2012
Lit a candle in memory of Thomas G. Bennett