Thomas Joseph Heinsinger's Obituary
Heinsinger
Thomas J. Heinsinger born in Philadelphia and a long-time resident of Maple Shade and most recently Hamilton NJ passed away on Saturday, May 2nd at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital of Covid-19. He was 81. Born in Philadelphia to the late John and Margaret Heinsinger. Former husband of Veronica (nee Rose), Margaret (nee Weihmann), Elaine (nee Gilman Cook). Beloved father of (with Veronica Rose) Thomas J. Jr. (Donna) (deceased) of Lady Lake FL., Patricia Lattanzio (Christopher) of Philadelphia, Theresa H. of Philadelphia, Stephen H. of Philadelphia, Audrey H. of Philadelphia (deceased), Veronica H. of Hershey PA. and (with Margaret Weihmann) Kimberly H. of Medford NJ. Brother of John (deceased), Mary (deceased), Joan, Peggy, William (deceased), Charles and Trudy. Thomas is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
Thomas met his first love Veronica when she was a candy girl at the neighborhood movie theater saying to his friend Jimmy “see that girl? I don’t know her but I’m going to marry her!" And he did!
Thomas worked at Sealtest Dairy, Mrs. Smith’s Pies and had a long career with SEPTA as a Transportation Supervisor in Philadelphia. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps serving his country in Japan and Germany and in the US Army stationed in Georgia USA.
He grew up in Philadelphia, married and started a family, and pursued a professional career with SEPTA in Philadelphia. He moved later in life to NJ and retired but stayed active in the First Marine Division Association, VFW Posts, and American Legion Post 372, Cherry Hill.
He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. He enjoyed woodworking and making custom birdhouses.
ASK ME WHAT I WAS
I'll reply with what I've done.
Those things others would not do, I did;
Those rivers others would not swim, I swam;
Those hills others would not climb, I conquered;
Those bridges others would not cross, I crossed;
I have celebrated. I have mourned.
I have smiled and I have frowned.
I have seen death and felt its warm breath.
It did not faze me, for I was different.
I was a warrior.
You ask me what I was?
It was my destiny. Until my last breath.
To be a United States Marine.
And my spirit shall live forever.
SEMPER FIDELIS
For I was, I am, and I shall forever be a
UNITED STATES MARINE
Thomas will be buried at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line Rd. Wrightstown, NJ 08562
Due to Covid-19 services will be held at a later date.
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