TITLE:  L. Thomas Erwin

SOURCE:  The Post and Courier, July 29, 2001

SUBMITTED BY:  The Post and Courier

FORMATTED BY:  Kim Grissom, July 2001

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NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. - L. Thomas "Punchy" Erwin died Friday, July 27, 
2001, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa. He was 74.Born in New 
Brunswick he had lived in North Brunswick, Florida, and South Carolina 
before moving to Hellertown, Pa., four years ago.He was an electrician 
for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #456 in 
New Brunswick for 40 years before retiring in 1987. He was also the 
North Brunswick Township building, fire and electrical inspector from 
1969 to 1979. He served as zoning officer in Hollywood, S.C., after 
his retirement.Mr. Erwin was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and 
the Merchant Marines serving during World War II.He was a life member, 
chief and former president of North Brunswick Volunteer Engine Company
#1, had served as the township fire chief and chief of the township's 
underwater search and rescue team. He was also chief of the 
Lincolnville, S.C., Fire Department and a member of the N.J. State 
Volunteer Firemen's Association.He was a member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of the later Day Saints in East Brunswick.Surviving are his wife
Margaret Hayes Erwin; two daughters, Patricia Erwin of Lyme, N.H., and 
Nancy Hallum of Hellertown, Pa.; a son, John T. Erwin of Holland 
Township; a sister, Nancy Lakat of Bradentown, Fla.; and five 
grandchildren.Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday at SELOVER 
FUNERAL HOME, 555 Georges Road, North Brunswick. Cremation will follow 
at Franklin Memorial Park, North Brunswick. Friends and relatives may 
call at the funeral home, Tuesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. In 
lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the N.J. State Firemen's 
Home, 565 Lathrop Ave., Boston, N.J. 07005. (The Post and Courier July 
29, 2001)
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