Alden Joseph TROMBLY, Jr.
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Alden Joseph TROMBLY, Jr.

  • September 25, 1928 - May 22, 2011
  • Gwinn, Michigan
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“To the Trombly family. Sorry to hear of the passing of our friend "TROM". I had the pleasure of golfing with him many times at the Bluff. The...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Paul Cazzanigi - Centennial, CO

“Sorry to hear about your loss. Trom was a great man to know and talk too, I'm glad I knew him. God Bless you and your family. ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Tracy Keskimaki - MANISTIQUE, MI

“Barb, I am so very sorry for you loss. Trom was a very good man and I enjoyed my years knowing and working with you both. If there is anything I...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Pam Keskimaki - Gwinn, MI

“I am very Blessed to have Uncle Jr. as part of our Family. He is a great role model with his love for his family and his Faith in God. He will be...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Terrie (Hansen) Carpenter - WI

“So sorry to learn of Trom's passing. I'll always remember the good times we had golfing together for years at the Bluff. Also enjoyed the...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Gerry & Mary Ann Stille - Gwinn, MI

“I was very sad to hear of Jr's passing. He was such a wonderful man. I felt like I had a friend when I first started teaching at KI Sawyer. And then...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Bonnie Carnevale - Lee, MA

“We are very saddened by your loss. Maury got to golf with him and enjoyed it. I have so many fond memories of Jr. from church, etc. May the Lord...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Sally & Maury Morin - Bridgeville, DE


Alden Joseph “Trom” Trombly, Jr., 82, of Gwinn, died Sunday morning, May 22, 2011, at the Norlite Nursing Center and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. He was born September 25, 1928, in Escanaba, Michigan, a son of the late Alden J., Sr. and Louella (Pariseau) Trombly. He attended Gwinn High School and was a 1947 graduate. On September 30, 1950 he married the former Barbara Nylander in Gwinn. Trom was a Korean Conflict veteran having served in the Army Infantry. He was employed for 12 years with CCI before going to work as a custodian with Gwinn Public Schools where he retired in 1987. Trom was a member of the Gwinn VFW and the Gwinn United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, golf and was an avid Packer and Tiger fan. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Gwinn; three children, Cheryl (Barry) Fukunaga of Honolulu, Hawaii, Richard (Deborah) Trombly of Gladstone and Betty (Dan) Negrinelli of Gwinn; grandchildren, Joseph (Christy) Negrinelli of Green Bay, WI and Gina Trombly of Gladstone; half-sisters and brothers, Shirley (Thorval) Hansen of Gwinn, Sharon Couture of Gwinn, Dale (Cheryl) Trombly of Kingsford, Steve (Chris) Trombly, Frank (Julie) Trombly and Patsy (Greg) LaCombe, all of Munising. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayne Trombly and step-parents, Benjamin Gauthier and Ruth Trombly. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Gwinn United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service in the church. Interment will take place in the Gwinn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Gwinn United Methodist Church. The Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home is assisting the family where memories may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com