Thomas Raymond Fursman

Thomas, a ge 88 of St. Therese Residence, New Hope, MN, passed away September 28, 2016.

Preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Marie A. Fursman.

Survived by children, Deacon Tom (Jackie), Linda (Tom) Weaver, Joan (Mike) Hennessy, Kathy (John) Burger, Marie (Jim) Nachtsheim, Dr. Richard (Irina) Fursman, Peggy (Ron) Lindsey, Michelle (Tom) Pruett; 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

Tom served in the Army from 1950 - 1951.   After retiring from Minnegasco after 36 years of service, Tom acted as parish administrator for St. Raphael Parish for 7 years.  Tom was an active member of St. Raphael parish for 51 years and a member of the 3rd Order Carmelite Community since 1991, as well as being a member of the Knights of Columbus.  Tom touched everyone he knew with his humor and smile.  He loved to brighten the day of others in all his varied roles till his last days.  The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Therese for the care they provided the past several years.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, October 6, 2016, at The Church of St. Raphael, 7301 Bass Lake Rd., Crystal, MN.

Visitation Wednesday, October 5, 2016, 5-8 PM at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway and Thursday at church one hour before Mass.

Interment Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope, MN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Raphael Church or EWTN.

Visitation also Thursday, 10 AM AT CHURCH.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel 3888 West Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN 55422

Visitation also Thursday, 10 AM AT CHURCH.

Thursday, October 6, 2016 11:00 AM

The Church of St. Raphael 7301 Bass Lake Road, Crystal, MN 55428