Brian Tomassi (21 Dec 1935 - 8 Dec 2024)

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Location
Southend Crematorium 654 Sutton Road Southend on Sea SS2 5PX
Date
13th Jan 2025
Time
2pm
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In loving memory of Brian Malcolm Tomassi who sadly passed away on 8th December 2024
No flowers please, instead we would love you to make a donation to Havens Hospices on the right:
The wake is to be held at the White Hart pub in Thundersley. SS7 3PF
Brian’s story
Brian was born on 21st December 1935. He grew up in Dagenham and had two siblings, Tony and Valerie.
In January 1958, Brian married June and spent a long happy life together, until June’s passing in 2017 (almost 60 years).
After two years of married bliss, they started a family with Ian being the first and then Debby, making their family complete.
Brian worked at Tilbury Docks for many years. He also spent some time working abroad in Jeddah. Before retiring Brian’s role was as a PTDC for the Prudential Insurance Company.
Brian made many friends over the years through his hobbies such as golf, outdoors and indoors bowls, where he took part in many internal and external matches.
Brian loved meeting up with friends on a Monday evening to play crib, enjoying the company and banter. Brian also liked to socialise at Probus Lunches once a month being in the company of friends and having a laugh.
Brian knew what was to come after his cancer diagnosis and was more concerned about family and friends than himself. He said many times “I have had a good life”.
He will be deeply missed by everyone that was part of his life.
The one phrase that Brian used to say right up to his last few days (you knew it was time to leave) was “Go, now don’t hang about!” I am sure he is looking down at us all, thinking the same thing right now.

Ian and Diane Tomassi donated in memory of Brian

We would like to thank all the members of care staff that looked after Brian up to the day he passed away. In particular Sally (Pallative Care Nurse) who Brian got to know very well, staff from Divine Care (who looked after him at home) and the team at Great Wheatley Nursing Home (who cared for him and made sure he was not in any pain in his last days of life). Brian made it very clear to us that the money he received each week (for support and any help), and saved, would be donated to Havens Hospice. He really appreciated all the kind staff that looked after him and could not thank them enough. As family members we can't thank them enough either. All the staff are very dedicated and compassionate. We miss you very much Brian (dad, grandad, great-grandad) and will always be in our thoughts. RIP. XXXX

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Brian and Maeve Hunt donated £20 in memory of Brian

Sorry we didn't see more of you

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Sally White donated £25 in memory of Brian

In memory of Brian Tomassi, who was a lovely man, a friend and liked by so many, from Sally

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michael and Sandra attwood donated £20 in memory of Brian

R.I.P Brian, one of life,s gentlemen, pleased to have known you.

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Havens Hospices wrote

Today, our thoughts are with Brians family and friends. May his funeral bring a sense of peace to all those who miss him.
Sending strength and comfort
Martina (In Memory Team) and all the nurses

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Roberta Crook donated £10 in memory of Brian
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Maggie Graham donated £20 in memory of Brian

Brian was a true gentleman he will be sadly missed

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Megan Hunt wrote

We live opposite Brian. He was a lovely man & always stopped to chat & asked after our little boy. RIP Brian, we will miss seeing you around down the close 💙 love Megan, Greg & Stanley xx

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Megan Hunt donated £10 in memory of Brian

We live opposite Brian. He was a lovely man & always stopped to chat & asked after our little boy. RIP Brian 💙 love Megan, Greg & Stanley x

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Joan Sharpe donated in memory of Brian
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Joyce and Roy Hewitt donated £25 in memory of Brian

A true gentleman who is sorely missed RIP Brian

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Alan Manton donated £40 in memory of Brian

Goodbye to a good friend

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Karen Jones donated in memory of Brian

I am so pleased to have met you Brian. A perfect gentleman with a quiet sense of humour, endless patience and kindness.

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Carol Smith donated £40 in memory of Brian

You may have left us Brian but the laughter and memories will remain forever. Rest in peace my dear Rugg/Tomassi cousin xx

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Colin & Marion Peters donated £100 in memory of Brian

In loving memory greatly missed

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John Attwell donated £20 in memory of Brian

Thank you for being a good friend RIP

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Roy Fallis donated £20 in memory of Brian

A pleasure to have known Brian, a true gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at his sad time of loss
Love from Roy & Sue Fallis

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ROY FALLIS wrote

A pleasure to have known Brian, a true gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time of loss.
Love from Roy & Sue Fallis

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Richard Rumsey donated £20 in memory of Brian

We went back a long way. Brian was a good friend at Tilbury and in Jeddah. Such a lovely man sadly missed.

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Florence Murray donated £20 in memory of Brian

Thinking of you at this sad time.

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Frank Guinane donated £25 in memory of Brian
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Frank Guinane wrote

Rest in peace Brian .You will always be a legend to me

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Colin & Sue Delatouche donated £20 in memory of Brian
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Dave King wrote

Sir Brian
Thank you for being a friend.
May you find no divots in your next green
Jan and Dave King

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Dave King donated £25 in memory of Brian

Sir Brian
Thank you for being a friend.
May you find no divots on your next green.

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Val Hardiman donated £20 in memory of Brian
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