BORN

1926

DIED

2012

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Moss Feaster Funeral Home and Cremation Services

2550 Highlands Blvd North

Palm Harbor, Florida

Thomas Metzger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 13, 2012.

Thomas P Metzger 86, of Palm Harbor died Nov 12, 2012 at Brookside Hospice in Palm Harbor. He was born in Brooklyn NY and has been a Florida resident for 22 years coming from Wantagh Long Island NY. He was employed as a police officer for the City of New York for 6 years and then joined the New York City Fire Department and worked there for 22 years. Mr. Metzger was a US Navy Veteran serving during World War II. He was dearly loved by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Rosemarie Metzger of Palm Harbor, daughters; Diane Ranieri and husband Frank, Palm Harbor, Janet Metzger, Long Island, stepson Thomas Bowman, Texas. He is also survived by grandchildren Michael and Paul Rainieri and Anna Bowman. Funeral services will be held on Friday Nov 16th at 10 am at Moss Feaster Funeral Home 2550 Highland Blvd N Palm Harbor. Public visitation hours are scheduled for Thursday Nov 15th from 4 to 6 pm at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Florida National Cemetery Bushnell FL. Contributions in his memory can be made to Alzheimer's Association-Florida Gulf Coast Chapter 14010 Roosevelt Blvd Suite 709 Clearwater FL 33762.

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November 15, 2012

Leah Parks

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Diane.

November 15, 2012

I'm an old friend of Marcia's. thinking of you Janet sorry for your loss
Joan Spencer Petrillo

November 15, 2012

Dad you will always be in my heart and soul every day. You lived a long happy life, but now the suffering is over, and you are at peace. I need your strength now to get me through the tragedy I am enduring in my life. You will be missed so, so much and I love you. Your daughter Janet.

November 14, 2012

Tony & Mary Ranieri

I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. We pray the thought of knowing that you have your own special angel watching over you will bring a smile to your face and peace to your heart.

November 14, 2012

Mary Callori

Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the entire Metzger family, Ranieri family and Bowman family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. We will always remember Tom was a very giving and thoughtful person. He will truly be missed by all. May he rest in peace.

Mary Callori, Jason Callori, Rose Ranieri

November 13, 2012

Dad,
You are in my heart always. Your suffering is over and you are at peace. I
hope you know how much you are loved and how many lives you have touched. You will always be my hero. Please continue to guide me through life as my guardian angel as you did here on earth. I love you so much and miss you terribly.
Love,Diane (Dee)

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