Tom was born in Amityville, NY on May 6th, 1948 to Raymond and Patricia Gandt.
He is survived by his wife Maureen F Gandt, his son Russell T Gandt and his wife Regina Gandt, his daughter Sherri D Kelly and her husband Timothy Kelly, and his six proud grandchildren, Thomas, Deidre, Daniel, Aidan, Timothy and Ryan. Also surviving is Maria Rose Nevels, the mother of his children.
Tom honorably served his country in Vietnam with the U.S.M.C. and was awarded three Purple Hearts. He served in combat in the Khe Sanh Hill Fights.
Tom retired from the L.I.R.R. after 30 years as a locomotive engineer and moved to Bonita Springs with his wife.
Tom was a lifelong fisherman. He enjoyed boating, gardening, cooking, traveling and spending time with his family.
His family is blessed and honored to have been loved by him.
A visitation for Thomas will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th Ave N, Naples, Florida 34108. A funeral service will occur Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hodgesfhatnaplesmg.com for the Gandt family.
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