lovable baby brother to his older sisters Mary and Priscilla before becoming the devoted,
loving husband to Carol and selfless father to Elizabeth, Nicole, and Jennifer. Tom
passed away in his home on November 18, 2021 after a challenging battle with primary
progressive aphasia, a rare form of dementia. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Cozza);
daughters, Elizabeth, Nicole, Jennifer; sisters, Mary (Fred) & Priscilla; mother-in-law,
Gloria; nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents,
and his four-legged friend, J.D.
Tom attended the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan and had an unbelievable
talent for cooking. His family would rather eat a delicious home cooked meal than go
out to a restaurant for dinner. He was an avid sports fan, a lifelong Yankees fan and
loyal Giants fan. Tom also had a passion for music -- even when his memory was fading,
he was still able to name the title and artist of rock greats from Bob Dylan to the Rolling
Stones to The Grateful Dead, and everything in between. Although a quieter guy, Tom
truly had a way of getting everyone in the room laughing. His time on this earth was
nothing short of remarkable, and he will always be admired for his strength,
perseverance, selflessness, wit, humor, and infectious smile. Tom will forever be
remembered as a beloved husband, an incredible father, and a ray of sunshine to all who
had the pleasure of knowing him.
Family will receive family & friends on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 5 - 8pm at
Wanamaker and Carlough Funeral Home, 177 NY-59 Suffern, NY 10901. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at 10am on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the Church of the Presentation, 271 W
Saddle River Rd, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458.
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