THOMAS G FILER (1948-2010)
Tom Filer was born on November 18, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In High School, he was a member of the track team.
He kept in touch throughout the years of our class reunions. In 1976 he was living in Horsham with his wife and four children. Tom’s occupation was a trucker.
In 1986, he and his wife from his second marriage were living in Perkasie with five of their children. Tom was a driver, volunteer fireman and EMT for Perkasie Fire Co. and Ambulance.
In 1988-89, Tom was one of four Perkasie Fire Fighters honored by the Bucks County Fire Chiefs Association for his duty during the “Great Perkasie Fire” on June 26, 1988. He also received the Burpee Fire Services Award from the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Citation. Tom sustained injuries during the fire which required medical attention.
In 1991, while still living in Perkasie, Tom worked as a chimney sweep with his own business, Trouble Sooters Chimney Service. In addition, he worked as a medic at Wild Water Kingdom in the summer, as well as trucking.
Tom had many interests and enjoyed his time with his children and grandchildren. He coached their soccer and softball teams; he never said “no” when asked to don the Santa Suit; he loved days spent on the lake in the canoe. Pool league was one of his “his time” activities. His most prized possession was his 1969 Triumph, which he was restoring at the time he passed.
He always kept his mind active with puzzles, and cryptograms were his favorite. Tom studied American Sign Language. He shared his knowledge and love of history and gardening with his children and grandchildren.
On Nov 3, 2010, 15 days shy of his 62nd birthday, Tom died of a non-recoverable heart attack at Doylestown Hospital.
He was survived by five of his children, a stepson, eight grandchildren and two sisters. He was pre-deceased by his parents, two siblings and a son.
His memorial service was held on Nov 7, 2010 at Naugle Funeral Home, Quakertown.
Many thanks to his daughter, Colleen for supplying information and photos.
