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Joe Tom Gusman (85) was born in Stockdale, Texas, to Jose Vela Gusman and Catarina Gusman. Joe Tom departed to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 14, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife, Geneva Gusman, and Grandson, Jason David Gusman. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Eugene and Roland Gusman. He was married to his beloved wife, Geneva Gusman, for 63 years. Together they raised two sons, Joe Tom Jr. and David Gusman. Among the greatest blessings in Joe Tom’s life were his six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Joe Tom was a Catholic and long time parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was blessed with a beautiful voice and musical talent. Joe Tom enjoyed serving as a choir member and Mariachi for the Spanish choir in his parish. He generously shared his musical talent by also singing and playing for the Inspiration Hills Nursing Home every Friday, bringing music and joy to the resident senior citizens. On Sundays, Joe Tom would also take his Mariachi group to the downtown Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where he played beautiful Mexican Mariachi songs of praise to his Lord. He also was a regular Mariachi at the Mexican Manhattan. Joe Tom served in the United States Army Reserve and was employed at Kelly Air Force base until his retirement from the Army Reserve and Civil Service. Together with his wife, Geneva, Joe Tom enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Europe including Germany, France, Amsterdam, Austria, Italy and the Vatican. Joe often spoke of his fond memories of the Gondolas in Venice, walking the streets of Italy and actually being at the Vatican in Vatican City. Joe Tom's greatest joy was spending time with his family. He especially loved playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and spent hours talking to them and telling them stories. Joe Tom was and continues to be an example of unconditional love and generosity toward all. He lived his life in accordance to the first and most important of Jesus' commandments, "Love one another as I have loved you." His quick smile and giving heart will be missed not only by his family, but by his friends and parishioners of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Joe Tom Gusman touched many lives and will continue to be an inspiration to those he loved and to those who loved him. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 159 Camino Santa Maria. Entombment to follow at San Fernando Cemetery No. 2. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic social distancing and masks will be required.

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Joe Tom Gusman

February 17, 1935 - December 14, 2020