Thomas Howard Waltersdorf

Thomas, more commonly known as Tom, was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on January 14, 1969. He was preceded in death by his father Howard, stepmother Betty, paternal and maternal grandparents and maternal uncle.

Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the First Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm) on the USS San Jacinto. After the Navy, Tom went on to become a licensed optician and worked in that industry for 15 years before he became self employed.

Survivors include his loving wife, Angelica Anderson Waltersdorf, his two daughters, Leala and Brinn, his mother Carol Waltersdorf, a brother, Michael Waltersdorf, sister-in- law Sara Waltersdorf, nephew Matthew Waltersdorf and a loving extended family of in-laws.

Tom’s happiest moments were spent with friends and family on the waters of Virginia Beach. Serving as a navigator in the Navy, he had a love for the ocean, choosing to spend time fishing and boating when given the chance. This love for the ocean never overshadowed his artistic hobbies, being incredibly gifted in anything that allowed him to express his creativity.

The people around Tom will remember him for his unique qualities: his love for any Indiana sports team, no matter how good or bad they were, the beautiful paintings he would create from a Bob Ross tutorial, dishes he prepared for his family every night, and the pride he had for his two daughters in everything they accomplished. Tom will be dearly missed by the people who loved him. We love you, Tom, Tommy, Dad.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at A.G. Horton Jr., Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Suffolk.

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