January 9, 1921
November
16, 2001
Thomas
M. Sanford, 80, of 16 Brian Court, Stevens, died at 11:30 AM
on Friday in Ephrata Community Hospital where he was admitted
earlier in the day. Born in Philadelphia he was a son of the
late William and Elizabeth Sanford, and was the husband of
Edna (Schroeder) Sanford for 53 years on November 6th.
He was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor and had served
as a Navy Veteran during World War II on the USS Detroit which
earned six battle stars. Also served on the USS Iowa and
the USS New York. He was a member of the American Legion
and the Pearl Harbor Survivors Oganization, where he served
the group as secretary, past president, vice president and
treasurer. Sanford was a stationery steam engineer for
the Philadelphia Electric Company for 32 years, retiring in
1979. Graduated in 1939 from North Catholic High School
of Philadelphia. Surviving in addition to his wife are
twin daughters, Linda M. Sanford, Philadelphia; and Carol A.,
wife of James Cesari, Drexel Hill; and 5 grandchildren.
Thomas' viewing will be held from our parlor on Tuesday, November 20, 2001, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM with the service beginning at 1:00 PM, The Reverend Jeffrey K. Lott officiating.
Burial to follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring, Berks County, PA, with military honors.