Thomas E. Bengel
December 20, 2002 ~ April 13, 2024
Born in: Erie, Pennsylvania
Thomas "Tommy" Edward Bengel, 21, of Waterford, passed away, Saturday, April 13, 2024 as the result of an accident. He was born on December 20, 2002 a son of Joseph A. Bengel and Nicole R. Bridgham Bengel.
He was a 2021 graduate of Fort LeBoeuf High School and he was employed at RGS with his focus on programming and machining. He was a member of Saint Teresa of Avila Parish.
Tommy enjoyed golfing, fishing, basketball, anything to do with tracks or tires, music, playing billiards, and time with family and his many friends including Ethan Sam, Brennan Gilson, Derek Black, Nick Dooley, Brayden Burek, Lance McLaughlin, Caleb Hall, Tim Sam, Ashley Figueroa, Scott, Ryan, Dan, and Marc.
He is survived by his father, Joseph Bengel of Waterford; his mother, Nicole Bengel of Union City; his girlfriend, Kelsey Durish of Pittsburgh; five sisters, Samantha Bengel (Ryan Glazier) of Erie, Evelynn Bengel (Drew Sidelinger) of North East, Madelynn Bengel (David Lewis) of Waterford, Allisynn Bengel (Keegan Petrick) of Waterford, and Erika Hinkson of Union City; two brothers, Jack Bridgham-Bengel of Waterford and Cody Hinkson of Union City; maternal grandparents, Deborah and Raymond Myers of Union City; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Tommy was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles Bridgham; maternal great grandmother, Mary Lou Bridgham; great grandparents, Dorothy and Wesley Shamp; paternal grandparents, Charles and Marguerite Bengel; uncle, Jeff Skinner; and his mothers long time companion, Randy Hinkson.
Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, April 17th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Warren-Glenn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 62 S. Main Street, Union City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 18th at 11:00 am at Saint Teresa of Avila, 9 3rd Ave., Union City, with The Rev. Thomas J. Whitman, as celebrant.
Burial will follow at Saint Teresa Cemetery, Union City.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Tommy's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenGlennFH.com
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Tommy 💔💔💔💔 I have so much I want to say and I don’t know how to say it. I am so so sorry 💔 You will forever be in my heart and I will forever think of you and your happy self ❤️ Thank you so much for always being the light in a dark room with your smile, laugh and jokes. You were such a good person to anyone who met you. Love you Tom. To your family – I am thinking of you all and I am so so sorry.
Tommy was a great friend of mine. We hung out almost everyday after school through elementary to graduating. I remember early last year me and him would go get breakfast at like 6AM, the one time we did I mistakenly left my blue palm beach sweater in his truck. I miss you Tommy.
Tommy, with his loving nature and friendly spirit, touched many lives in ways hard to forget. His contagious laughter echoes in our hearts still. Staunch friend since the 6th grade, a beacon of generosity and kindness that never faltered. Tom, you will be dearly missed but your legacy will continue to inspire us to live life fully as you did. Your imprint on my heart is eternal.
First formal dance in 8th grade, 2017. Thank you for the years of laughs, memories, & stories, Tommy. One of my childhood friends, we grew up together and will miss you everyday. “For worse or for better, from now till forever, I’ll always remember you young.”
I had the greatest pleasure of growing up with Tommy since kindergarten. Tommy is the most caring and friendliest guy I have ever met and I couldn’t thank him enough for how he would brighten my day. I will forever cherish the days we hung out together and all the times he brought a smile to my face. Thank you for always being you Tommy and supporting me like a good friend would do. A day won’t go by without you in my heart, I will forever miss you.
I’m truly sorry for your loss. Tommy was a great kid, and it’s evident he made a significant impact on everyone who knew him. I was honored to have coached him in the short time he was a member of the golf team. Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time. If you need someone to talk to or just want to share memories of Tommy, I’m here to listen.
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Deepest and most sincere condolences from the Gianfrancesco family. ♥️
Tommy, you were the most kind souled and loving kid i have ever met. You had a one of a kind personality, one that nobody could forget. I am so thankful for all the memories we got to share through school and even after we graduated. We will never forget you down here buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.