Thomas Edwin Burmeister Jr. of Waldorf, Maryland, died suddenly on Friday, March 18, 2011 in Pensacola, Florida. He was 28 years old. Born on March 24, 1982 in Madrid, Spain, he was the son of Teresa Ann Lusby and Thomas E. Burmeister Sr.

"Tommy" or " Chubbs" as he was affectionately known, had worked as a garage door technician. A free spirit, Tommy, would travel where his heart would lead him.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Arnold Ralph Hood; paternal grandparents Bobby and Phyllis Riddle.

In addition to his parents, Tommy is survived by his step-father Michael C. Lusby; his sister Melanie A. Potts and her husband Ryan of Waldorf, MD; two nephews Ayden Austin and Landen Austin; one niece Skylar Veirs; maternal grandmother Genena Hood; paternal grandparents Jack and Marilyn Burmeister; and numerous cousins, other relatives and friends.

Visitation on Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 2PM to 4PM with a time of remembrance beginning at 4PM at Raymond Funeral Service, P.A. 5635 Washington Avenue La Plata, MD 20646. Interment will be private.

Arrangements by Raymond Funeral Service, P.A. La Plata, Maryland.