Here is Tom's obituary:
BENSMAN Thomas S. II Thomas S. Bensman II, age 49, passed away at home on November 2, 2006, after a short but intense battle with cancer.
Tom was born to Thomas and Marilyn Bensman on November 15, 1956. He was a 1975 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He was employed through Monroe Labor Local 499 (formerly 465) at various construction projects in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan for the past 30 years. A Detroit Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and Ohio State fan, he was always there for a friend in need. Tom also served as a high school football and basketball official for 30 years and officiated college lacrosse since 1982. He was a former CYO coach in basketball, softball, cross-country and track. He also volunteered for years with the Toledo Alive Track Club.
He will be deeply missed by his wonderful children, Lynsay, Lisamarie, and Matthew. He was their first coach and biggest fan. Also surviving are his wife, Jacquelyn (Mercurio); parents, Thomas and Marilyn; sister, Pamela (Robert Seymour) Bensman; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews and close friends.
Visitation will be held at Thomas I. Wisniewski Funeral Home, 2426 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, OH, on Saturday, November 4, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:30, Sunday November 5, from 2:00-8:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service starting at 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral mass at the church on Monday.
The funeral mass will be held at Little Flower Parish, 5522 Dorr St., Toledo, OH, on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Thomas' name to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or any charity of your choice.
The family extends heartfelt appreciation to the entire staff at St. Luke's Hospital, Fallen Timbers Family Physicians, and Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Published in the Toledo Blade on 11/4/2006.
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:03 am