Thomas was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Richard and Veronica (Warner) Donato. He was raised in Jersey City and spent his summers in the Kittatinny Lake section of Sandyston Township. Thomas was a resident of Ocean County prior to moving to Sussex County in 2018. He was a proud US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam era.
Thomas worked as a heavy equipment operator for Local Union 1556 Dock Builders of New York City for 30 years prior to his retirement at the age of 55. He enjoyed spending time at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, NJ and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Thomas is survived by his cousins, William Erickson and Edward Erickson.
Visitation will be held from 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at St. Thomas the Apostle R.C. Church, 210 Route 206 N, Sandyston, NJ, with a 1 pm Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in Woodbine Cemetery, Maple Avenue, Oceanport, NJ.
Memorial donations may be made in Thomas' memory to the V.F.W 5360, 85 Mill St, Newton, NJ 07860. Online condolences to the family can be offered at wwwsmithmccrackenfuneralhome.com
