Thomas J. Boorse

January 24, 1926 - December 31, 2019

Thomas J. Boorse, 93, of Bristol, PA, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2019. He was born in Abington, PA. Thomas loved bowling, going to the casino, drinking Rolling Rock beer, listening to country music, especially Johnny Cash, and always had a cool pair of sunglasses. He also had a real passion for playing the guitar and singing. Thomas became a Merchant Marine during World War II and traveled the world for many years following the war. After active duty as a Merchant Marine, Thomas was a Boiler Inspector with Arise for many years. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, and pop-pop to many. He will be deeply missed. Thomas is predeceased by his mother, Genevieve Lynch; brothers, William Boorse and John Boorse; sisters, Evelyn Mixner and Rose Boorse; and son Thomas Boorse, Jr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Evelyn Boorse (Slemmer), children, Deborah Page, Linda Carson, Joyce Retzler (Kenneth), Carolyn Boorse (John Filer), Vincent Boorse, and Genevieve Boorse; 16 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial gathering on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 9am-10:30am at Molden Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, located at 133 Otter St. Bristol, PA 19007. A memorial service will begin at 10:30am at the funeral home. Internment will follow at St. Mark Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association by visiting alz.org. To see Thomas' tribute page, please visit www.moldenfuneralchapel.com.