Thomas Francis Schafer's Obituary
Thomas Francis Schafer
February 21, 1937 – December 27, 2020
Tom went home to The Lord on December 27, 2020. Tom was born on February 27, 1937, to his beloved parents, Raymond A. and Marie R. Schafer of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tom enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and became a Golden Gloves boxing champion during his service to our country.
Tom is survived by his wife, Gerarda, children Tommy, Raymond, and Marie; grandchildren Simone, Sebastian, Chloe (deceased), Brigitte, and Matthew; Daughter in law, Marie Midge Martelly-Schafer; brother of John, Paul, Gerald, and David.
Thank you to the Veterans Administration Healthcare Services in Homestead and Miami for his wonderful care throughout the years.
Thomas will be laid to rest at the South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Florida.
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