Thomas R. Ronan Jr., 79, of Union, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Thomas was born in Newark, NJ on June 30, 1941 to Thomas Sr. and Ida Ronan. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Mariealaina Ronan (Policastro) of Union, NJ. He is survived by his son, Thomas Sean and companion Demi-Anne of Cranford, NJ, son Michael of Lancaster, PA. Also survived by his seven grandchildren, Samantha, Tommy, Matt, Gia, Tristan, Aurelio (“AJ”) and Annelyse. He was loved and surrounded by his siblings, Robert and wife Helen Ronan, David Ronan and Eileen and Michael D’Egidio as well as his brother in-law Gregory and wife Debbie Policastro. Thomas leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Thomas was a member of the Army National Guard from 1964 where he was honorably discharged in 1969 when he began his career in the trucking industry. After his years of service to his country, he was employed with various companies including Associated Transport and Red Star Express in Newark, NJ. After his many years of employment in the trucking industry, he joined the Kean University Department of Public Safety as Police Dispatcher and Security Officer where he retired after ten years of service.
Visitation will be held at McCracken Funeral Home 1500 Morris Avenue Union, NJ, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from 3pm-7pm. A Catholic Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021,10:30am at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 971 Suburban Road Union, NJ. Interment will follow the mass at Holy Cross Cemetery North Arlington, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital in his name.
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