Thomas E. Close, age 91, formerly of Murrysville passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. He was born June 11, 1925 in Hagerstown, MD., son of the late Malcom and Frances Steele Close. He was a proud Army veteran of WWII, serving during the Battle of the Bulge. He was a longtime resident of Murrysville and he retired from Mine Safety Appliances with 35 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Murrysville, the VFW of Delmont, DAV of Turtle Creek and the Italian American Club of Export. He was preceded in death by a brother, Malcolm Robert Close and a sister, Dorothea Yerick. Tom was the devoted husband of 67 years to Rose Kuznik Close, father of Linda Close and Thomas R. (Martha) Close; proud grandfather of Nathan and Lindsay Close and brother of Peggy Fletcher, also survived by several special nieces and nephews. As per his wishes, there will be no public viewing. He will be missed by many, forgotten by few. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Willian Penn Senior Suites and Assisted Living Building (behind William Penn Care Center) 1021 Walton Road, Jeannette, PA 15644. www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com.
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