Tom's Obituary, written by Christine Bieselin Clark with help from Julie Bieselin, Jean Bieselin and Amy Bieselin-Craparo also with contributions from Josh Faby and James Clark.
Thomas J. Bieselin, 72, award-winning husband, coolest dad/grandpa, master storyteller, avid reader, lover of beer and super friend to many, died on November 14, 2017.
Tom was a shining example of hard work and tenacity which he put into practice in all of his career paths, most notably for decades as Firefighter and Fire Marshall with the FDNY at Engine 212 in Brooklyn. Tom was a Veteran and served in the US Marine Corps, Army National Guard and retired as a Master Sergeant
from the Air National Guard. In his retirement, Tom was the President and CEO of his self-made company, Case Closed Inc., providing investigative services for EEO claims.
Tom’s legacy as an incredible person lives on through his wife of 50 years, best friend and teenage sweetheart, Jean Bieselin, his smart, kind daughters Julie, Christine and Amy, their equally fantastic husbands, Josh Faby, James Clark and Mark Craparo, his favorite (and only) grandchild Casey Elizabeth Craparo, his sister Lee and her husband Larry Blatt, his brother Herb (who recently passed away) and Herb’s wife Dorothy, and a village of friends gained over his many well-lived decades.
In lieu of flowers, have your car’s oil changed and check your tire pressure. Tom would have wanted you to drive safely. Donations can also be made in Tom’s name to: The NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, The Bowery Mission (NYC), Marine Toys for Tots Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - all charities that Tom & Jean proudly supported.
