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I’m still having trouble processing this. You had just texted me on July 9 to wish me a Happy Birthday and told me how happy you were with your move to Florida. You had to be one of the nicest, sincerest state trooper’s and kindest people there ever was. Loved how you spoke so highly of your wife and children and rest of your family. And you were so ever nice to work with. Always appreciating everything we did for you as graphic designers for the State Police and never had a bad word to say for anybody. I had finally put you birthday in my calendar for June 30 and was happy I was able to text you on that date since you always remembered mine. You were such a rare find in a state trooper, family man and a human being. You are going to be deeply missed.

Sharon Czachur

Tom you will be missed until we meet again. You were a great Trooper, man, and honored to call you my friend.  Ssgt Patrick Francis Dwyer 3240 retired.

To Robin, Alexis and Ryan,   Words cannot express the feeling of loss over Tom's passing. Please accept my most heartfelt and sincere condolences on the loss of a great man who was loved by all he met. You should know the impact he had on everyone he came to meet and call friend.  You should be Proud of the man he was and the love he shared with us all about his wife and family.  We were truly Blessed to have known him.  I know that I'm a better man and Father for knowing him.  He will be forever in my heart until we meet again.  May God Bless you and your family as you begin this new path with his memory.    With Love and Respect for the man I called my friend.   Lt. Rick Lane #3545  NJSP (Retired)

Tom (Ted) LaBelle was a one of a kind type of guy. Completely selfless and giving. He always lit up the room when he was there. Always a smile, always willing to go above and beyond. He was my Admin. Sergeant when I worked in Irvington at the Essex Anti-Crime Partnership.  He was truly the Best of the Best.  I can remember when one of the guys mentioned he was thinking of moving to a particular area in New Jersey. The next day he showed up with about four "HOME " magazines for him and had researched the area and gave him a full rundown of the area.  One of the most thoughtful guys you could meet. Outstanding job and computer skills. He would always call on a birthday and even call to remind us of other friends birthdays.  I could go on and on about Tommy. Never take life for granted. Every day is a blessing. 
     Tommy, you're going to be missed greatly.  The world lost a great soul . . . . Until we meet again buddy.  Rest in Peace, we'll take it from here . . .  #3545

If I can weigh in on another of Tom’s legacy, and for the uninformed, he was Ted to his kin, or at least to his klan in Massachusetts. You can’t tell the story of Ted without including Jay, or for that matter, Little Eddie. That is how we knew them. Fun folks to be in the company of, though regret greatness of distance kept us from becoming as close as we might have been. I’d like to remember Ted and Jay being goofballs in the backseat of Uncle Ed’s car as he reached back to swat you both. He would exclaim “Ted and Jay” as if Oz himself was saying it. When I think of Ted LaBelle, that is what I’d like to think of. Cousin Keith (Bub) LaBelle … Ken,,Kristine and Kim

Ted thinking about his next play at the craps table!

Ryan Ted’s son next generation of craps players, can you find Ted in the picture?

Dinner at Bobby Flays, Caesars palace Las Vegas!  THANK YOU EVAN!

Good times I will cherish forever!

Love you my Brother!

Ted after a cocktail!  Life of the party!

Super Bowl Party at Paris casino Las Vegas!

Las Vegas tee shirts for everyone!

Ted was a 10 shooter at the craps table!  Ted one time picked the 8 and the shooter rolled 9 times and we won over $1000!

Superbowl party at Paris hotel casino Las Vegas!

Ted, Evan and I have a winning record for Players scoring first touchdown!  

Oh by the way Ted hated pictures , I was shocked when he allowed this picture!

With fond memories from the twins David and Daniel Kaplan, your Neptune  High school commuter friends.

To Tommy’s family and friends my heartfelt condolences.
Tommy was an awesome human being.  Willing to help anyone without question.  My fondest memories of Tommy include him creating spreadsheets for me that I still use today and any party whether it was a retirement or Christmas party Tommy was always there to help move tables, pick up any last minute items needed and of course bring the donuts that we all loved.  One memory I will never forget is Tommy and Steve Mahony helping decorate my wall outside my office for the annual Christmas pod decoration contest.  Tommy stood on the ladder so I didn’t have to for which I was grateful for.  There were a lot of great times, great laughs and I will cherish those memories.  Tommy will be missed.  Rest In Peace

Our deepest condolences to Robin, Ryan & Alexis. We are saddened to hear of Teds loss…the nicest guy who was so proud of you both, Ryan & Lex  and adored you Robin. Always happy. Always friendly. Always interested in what our kids were up to.  A genuinely kind human. Rest easy Ted

Tommy was truly a one-of-a-kind individual. He lit up a room with his smile, laughter, and humor. I had the privilege of working with Tommy for the last seven years in the Criminal Justice Records Bureau before his second retirement. Anytime I called out for him, he'd reply, "GO TO ME!" He was always available, and always ready and willing to help! He and Robin came to my wedding (during COVID when we were working remote full time), and when I finally had the opportunity to meet Robin, I asked her how she was able to work at home with Tommy every day for so long. Without missing a beat, she smiled and said how lucky she was and loved having him at home with her. He talked about his family, his dogs, and his cars regularly, and always had great stories!  He was the most positive person I have ever met. He would give anyone the shirt off his back if needed. If he was having a bad day, he never let anyone know it. He was always so positive.

Tommy, you were one of the best people I have ever met and had the opportunity to work alongside of the last seven years. You will be missed greatly. I hope you'll be attending all the Cars and Coffee events up there! This world is a better place because you were in it!

I met Tommy in the early 90s as we were both assigned to Wilburtha Station. Tommy had been transferred in from his beloved Fort Dix to fill in for a Trooper who had gotten hurt. Fast forward some 30 years and he and I were hired as Investigators to work in the Criminal Justice Records Bureau. For the last 7 years prior to his departure to Florida I had the privilege of working side by side with Tommy. Tommy was one of kind. He would do anything that was asked of him as well as helping anyone that asked for it. He did what ever the Unit needed. You could always count on Tommy. He made every member of the unit better at their job. He was an expert on cars and guns. I especially liked every morning when Tommy came in he would go to each member of the Unit and ask them how they were doing and what was going on. I liked to call it his Hello Tour.  Tommy will be sorely missed but never forgotten. 

Hello-Hello-Hello-HELLO

Chris (Moe) Sawasky

It's not easy to explain a loss such as Tommy.  I met him about 8 years ago at work and in such a small world, he knew my Pop (Al Pugnet #2801) from the NJSP.  Tom would tell stories of NJSP and I would enjoy all of them. Pop and Tom are now sharing stories and watching over us.

Tom had such a great sense of humor and had nicknames for everyone.  I was "Tarable", and he was my "Smalls."  All the positive energy Tom shared will be missed.  He was full of pranks and balanced it with knowledge.  There was nothing Tom couldn't find a way to help.  When asked about car repair, home repair, or basically anything he would gladly offer "I gotta Guy" and then one phone call to me he laughed and said "This time I gotta Girl."

Live life as Tom: love your family, treat your friends like family, laugh, smile, tell stories and always help

I will always be grateful of the time I had with him.  A great friend and mentor.

With Deepest Sympathy  

Tara & Dehlia

I attended Seton Hall graduate program with Tom at Sea Girt. Tom was such a fun , energetic person who could light up the room. I have many great memories of his spontaneous outbursts in class.  He would keep you laughing all night. Prayers and condolences to his  wife, children, and family. He will be missed by many. 
Joe Bonavico

My condolences to Tommy's family.  Although I didn't know him well at the Academy.  He became a dear and close friend while working as Investigators at CJRB.  Working with Tommy we never had a dull moment, we have so many great memories.  He was a great guy and he always called me classmate or brother.  He will be missed and gone way too soon, Love you Brother

I still can recall hearing Tom reply to one of our academy instructors, "Recruit Labelle, Sir!"  from our time at Fort Dix.   Tom's inflection and tone was like he was happy to answer them, which was remarkable.  I crossed paths with him when he returned to work in CJRB.  Tom was always so helpful and when he said he figure it out, he did!  He gladly provided his contact information and could be counted on as a reliable source for assistance.  No doubt a good man like Tom will be missed.  RIP - Jay Pennypacker #4409

Remembering ALL of those miles we ran at the Academy in Fort Dix.  Although our paths didn't cross much after graduation, it was great talking to Tom (about a year ago) when he was working at the NJSP eDiscovery Unit.  Catching up and sharing Academy stories was like therapy for me.  My thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family and loved ones...he left us too soon

My absolute hero. My favorite good morning text, my loudest supporter, my best friend. Our whole world is shattered, my heart is empty, my life is quiet. You’re the best dad. We miss you down here more every single second. I love you. Always. Forever.

'MOPAR' being yelled across the room was the signal that Tommy LaBelle was in the office.  Tommy will always be remembered as a person that had a good heart, cared for EVERYONE, and could always make you laugh, even if you were having a bad day.  Anytime I had a problem with my Durango, Tommy LaBelle was the go-to.  Even after he left NJ for FL, I would get a text with 'MOPAR' written out or a simple, "how are you are MOPAR?"  I will always remember how he took pride in his family, even his "knuckleheads" Spike and Hudson (lol).   The tales Tommy would tell about his dogs and the rest of his family would always bring a chuckle or a major laugh.  

Thank you, Tommy, for the great memories, great laughs, and for nicknaming me MOPAR.  You are missed.

Wonderful memories of “T Labelle” while we were Troopers attending Seton Hall night classes at the Sea Girt Academy. Always smiling and a fine gentleman. RIP - Sean Boero 4597

This was the day you married your best friend!!!! Rip  ! Look after your family as we all will too !!! Love you always Rue

This was the day you married your best friend !!!! Will always remember our great times together !!! May you rip and look over your family !!! Love you always 😢Rue

RIP #4399 from #4276. Condolences to family & dear friends.

Although I only knew Tommy for 8 years, working daily together he quickly became one of my best friends.  He truly had the heart of a giant and is one of the best people I have ever met.  He will be missed , but never forgotten.

I want to sent my condolences to Ted’s family.  I first met the Labelle family when I did Ted’s background for the State Police  
His parents were wonderful people especially Gunny Labelle  USMC  Jay is a great brother both of them would drop everything if you needed help. 
He married a sweet young lady and raised his family.  RIP Ted  God Bless

Im so sad to see you taken so young Tom. Seems like yesterday we earned our badges. Our career path and lives crossed each other so many times and you always made me smile. I hope to be greeted in heaven by you with a hard headbut like you always delivered back in 86. Semper Fi

OBITUARY

Thomas Theodore LaBelle

June 30, 1962 – August 20, 2024

Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home

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