In memory of

Capt. Thomas J. Bernsen, Jr.

San Diego, CA

December 13, 1948 - January 3, 2023

Dec 13, 1948 - Jan 3, 2023

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In memory of

Capt. Thomas J. Bernsen, Jr.

Passed

January 3, 2023
Born

December 13, 1948
Resided

San Diego, CA

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Starts on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 2:15 p.m.
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery 1700 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA

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Starts on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.
The Thursday Club 1224 Santa Barbara Street, San Diego, CA 92107

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It is with great sadness that the family of CAPT Thomas J. Bernsen, Jr., USN (ret.), announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, and combat veteran, on January 3rd, 2023.

Born December 13, 1948, in St. Louis, MO, he grew up in a sailing family in Long Beach, CA. After graduating from CSU Long Beach with a BA in Mathematics, Thom dedicated his life to serving his country as a Navy helicopter pilot …

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