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Thomas Gustafson, 61, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born June 14, 1964 in Bayshore, New York. Tom was a resident of Barberton for 35 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during Desert Storm. He retired as LPN with Veteran Affairs after 37 years of service. Tom was a member of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church and also an active member of Barberton VFW Post #1066. Tom loved fishing and working out.
Preceded in death by his brother, Phillip. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Eileen; son, Jacob (Macy); grandsons, Rogue and Joey and sister, Diane (Jay) Oesau.
Tom’s family will receive friends on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave., Barberton 44203. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February, 20, 2026 at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 204 Sixth Street, N.W., Barberton. Burial with military honors to follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
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