Sgt. Thomas Neiper United States Marine Corps July 11, 2008 |
| Tributes This Memorial Page Established by- Our Fallen Soldier From centraljersey.com SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Sgt. Thomas Neiper, 25, of the U.S. Marine Corps died suddenly on Friday (July 11, 2008) while home on leave. Born in Plainfield, Tommy was a graduate of the South Plainfield High School, Class of 2000. While growing up in South Plainfield, Tommy had always wanted to be in the Military. Upon his graduation he immediately enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He began his training in California and was currently serving his second tour of duty with the Second Battalion of Camp Lejeune serving in Iraq. Tommy was about to complete his second tour this October. Tommy loved the outdoors, he enjoyed mountain biking, riding his motorcycle and playing PSP. While stationed in Camp Pendleton in California, Tommy began surfing and snow boarding, two activities which he immediately loved and excelled. Predeceased by his niece, Casey Rose, he is survived by his parents, Carl and Jane (Stull) Neiper; his sister, Pamela Neiper-Redo; and his two brothers, David, and Carl Jr., and his wife, Jodi. Also surviving are Jennifer Radzewick of Manalapan who he loved with all his heart; his nieces and nephews, Danny, Corey, Carly, Jennifer and Caryn; and many extended family and friends. Funeral services will begin 9:15 a.m. Thursday in McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, (www.mccriskinfuneralhome.com), followed by a 10 a. m. church service in Wesley United Methodist Church, Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield. Cremation services will follow at Rosehill Crematory, Linden. Family and friends are invited to the visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Our Fallen Soldier, 6498 Willow Place, Carlsbad, CA. 92011. June 30, 2011 Larry Bellon In Honor Of SGT Thomas Neiper USMC Tom, God I miss you. Nothing is the same. You were my bro. I still try to do the stuff we use to. Ride motorcycles, surf, snowboard, and long trips to wherever. I just don't enjoy it like i use to. But i keep on doing it cause I know you would do the same for me. Love ya bro. December 08, 2010 Pamela Neiper-Redo In Honor Of SGT Thomas Neiper USMC My little brother. When Mom went in labor with you, I called Aunt Mae at 2am. I couldn't sleep. When the sun came up, Carl David and I marched through the neighborhood happy and proud " It's a Boy". You came home from the hospital at the end of the Labor Day parade. It seemed the parade was just for you and you were the highlight at the end. As a baby, i use to wake you up so I could give you hugs and smooches and watch you. Mom would yell at me for that. Your life was filled with the purest of Love from family and friends. Your existence was both a blessing and a miracle. As a baby and as you grew, I would plead with God to never take you away from us. I was mad at you for reenlisting and taking a second tour in Iraq. I was afraid for you. I distanced myself from you because of it. Although you never left my heart and you never will. In a sense, God didn't take you away at all. Because no matter what form you take and no matter where you live, your spirit will always be alive in us. In me. I didn't get a chance to say welcome home or goodbye to you. Although you are home aren't you? And because you live in me, we will never have to say goodbye. I love you little brother. Always and forever. Thank YOU! <3 XOXOXO Sis August 09, 2009 Jenn Faustner In Honor Of Tom Neiper Tom, I can't believe I have to write to you this way. I'm much more used to our letters we used to write a decade ago. Before you even had a driver's license, I would wait patiently for a letter in the mail. You were my very first love, and I still love you. We used to talk on the phone for hours, you had to get a calling card since long distance was too much and we didn't use cell phones back then. I still have all your letters and my wisdom teeth teddy bear. I have so many great memories of you and me and I'm so so so sorry it didn't work out. I always wanted to have you in my life and I can't believe that you aren't here anymore. We would always pop into each others' lives and that meant the world to me. I remember when I moved back to my dad's house and we repainted the spare bedroom together. You brought coffee :) Wow, so many memories come flooding back. Like when we first met at Promised Land, and I thought the way you said coffee was cute. And the first time y! ou called later that summer.... Titanic the movie came out on VHS. My mom went to Kmart to get it and you called before the ending... we talked and talked and talked. You had to figure out my area code because I didn't realize you needed it. I hope so much that you know how much you were on my mind. Then, now, and forever on. I've been missing you a lot lately and I can't believe that I will never be able to talk to you again. All my love, Jenn |
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