Obituary for
Thomas Otto Mizzles
Thomas Otto Mizzles, 65 years old, of Vero Beach Florida, passed away April 16, 2016. He was born in Grants Pass, Oregon on September 29, 1950 to David Mizzles and Elizabeth (Peach) Mizzles. He was married to Carolann (Viola) Mizzles May 7th, 1972.
Thomas joined the US Army in 1968. He served his country until he was honorably discharged as an SP5 to the US Army Reserve. He served an additional 3 years in the Reserves as he transitioned his technical skills to a technical civilian career. He was a multi-skilled systems technician in the communications industry. He worked for New Jersey Bell in multiple capacities until the company was purchased by Verizon. He then retired from Verizon and went on to further his technical career with Bellsouth and AT&T Uverse as a wire technician. He volunteered his time to the communities in which he lived. He was a Volunteer Firefighter and Fire Commissioner in Jackson Township, New Jersey, Fire District No. 3, Station 1 from 1973 through 1987. He volunteered his time as an Auxiliary Police Officer in Toms River, NJ from 1990 through 2001. He was a member of the American Legion for many years. He was also an avid HAM radio operator and a Chief Commercial Radio Operator Examiner with the National Radio Examiners division of the W5YI Group since 1994. He served as a volunteer examiner for the American Radio Relay League.
Predeceased by his granddaughter, Julia Loren Waller, he is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Carolann Mizzles; his 2 daughters, Cheryl Ann Carradini of Vero Beach, Florida; Cynthia Ann Mizzles of Vero Beach, Florida; his 4 grandchildren, Michael Francis Diaz of Vero Beach, Florida; Bryan Thomas-Joseph Diaz of Toms River, New Jersey; Nicholas Joseph Waller of Vero Beach, Florida; Derek Joseph Mizzles of Vero Beach, Florida; his great-granddaughter Aubrielle Diaz; 5 siblings, Rosie Griggs of Hurley, New Mexico; Pattie Gregg of Dallas, Texas; James Mizzles of Tyler, Texas; Susan Bussey of Glen Rose, Texas; Janice Matthews of Evans, Georgia; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and countless friends.
Visitation will be held 1-3 PM, April 21, 2016 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, 1950 20th Street, Vero Beach FL 32960 with services to begin at 3pm. He will be laid to rest immediately following services at Crestlawn Cemetery, 1216 14th Street, Vero Beach FL 32960. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Heart Association.
Anyone wishing to send the family a message or share a story is asked to visit his memorial page www.thomasmizzles.com
