Thomas Gissy, 68, Chattahoochee Nature Center Board Member

The following obituary was submitted by SouthCare Cremation and Funeral Society:

Thomas Raymond Gissy passed away at home, Monday, Nov. 24 at the age of 68. He was a resident of Marietta for 64 years. Born in Glendale, California, his family moved to Marietta when he was a child. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Gissy, of Atlanta; daughters, Adrienne and Melissa and son, Matthew. Tom was the proud grandfather of Tyler, Hailey, Caroline and Jacob. He is also survived by his sister, Teresa Gissy Mapp and brother, William Gissy.

After serving in the US Army, Tom went on to graduate with a bachelor of science degree from Georgia State University. He worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation for 30 years. Tom was a charter member of Holy Family Knights of Columbus Council 9792, serving as Georgia state deputy and district master fourth degree knight.

He was an active and dedicated member of Holy Family Catholic Church for 36 years. He was on the Board of the Auxiliary at Northside Hospital for 20 years and also served on the Board of Directors for the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5 at Holy Family Church from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A memorial mass will be celebrated Saturday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Attn: DeAnn Fordham, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075 or online; or to Holy Family St. Vincent De Paul Society at 3401 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta GA 30068.

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