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
Mary Kay Hoch says:
January 16, 2012
Lit a candle in memory of Thomas G. Bennett
Rick Green says:
January 17, 2012
Tom, thanks for your great friendship through our formative years and beyond. We laughed, learned, worked hard, played and had some great adventures. I look forward to the wonderful memories slowly replacing the sorrow of your loss. Rest in peace my friend.
John and Sandy Hart says:
January 18, 2012
Tommie, Sandy and I are very fortunate to have had you in our lives. We appreciate all the games, fun, and laughter we have shared. We will always treasure your wit and good nature.
Thanks, Tom for always helping us when we needed you. We would like to sit up with you and Carol again, all night and laugh with the whole gang. Until we can all be together again, our hearts will hold a special place for you!
Sandy & John
Lori Treiber-Acevedo says:
January 18, 2012
Lit a candle in memory of Thomas G. Bennett
Tammy Prim, Mentor Capital Management says:
January 19, 2012
Carol and James,
We were very saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. May your memories keep you strong during this difficult time.
John Davis, Dan Carey and Tammy Prim
Mentor Capital