The Obit for Thomas Gustafson is in todays paper. It is very lengthy, thaking an entire column in the paper. I will put some of the information here . If you have a connection contact me and I'll make a copy and send it to you. Thomas Gustafson, business owner, 82 Mr Gustafson was born March 1, 1919 in Haddon Heights, NJ. he began working at age 13, selling newspapers on the Ocean City boardwalk. He graduated from Ocean City Hisgh School and later served in the Army during WWII, taking part in the battle for Guadalcanal in 1942. When Mr Gustafson returned from the war he married Patricia Carol OTTO, and opened his first business, Gustafson's Restaurant. The couple moved in 1946 to Ft lauderdale where they began a business. He and his wife raised 5 childre. Their oldest son served 14 years in the Fl Legislature and became Speaker of the House in 1988. The Gustafson's moved to West Palm Beach in 1988 upon their retirement. Mr Gustafson is survived by three of his children. Thomas Jr, Katie Gustafson Stephens of Ft Lauderdale and Michael J Gustafson of Boynton Beach; as well as 14 grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 am Say at St Rits Catholic Churct, 13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington FL. Hope someone can connect to this family. Susan Winters