Thomas J. Ivancich

It is with great sadness that we inform you that our loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, Thomas J. Ivancich passed away peacefully in his home on Friday April 7, 2023. Thomas was born in Brooklyn, NY on Sept. 7, 1938, to Agnes and Thomas H. Ivancich. He was raised in Brooklyn where he lived until he married the love of his life, Eileen Mulligan, May 21,1960. Shortly after they were married,Tom was drafted into the military, where he served in the Army as a Service Engineer, and was stationed in Ulm, Germany.

Upon returning from Germany, the couple settled in Lodi, NJ, before moving to Hillsdale, where after 53 years of raising their family together, they still reside. Family was important to him, a consistent priority throughout his 84 years of life. Tom enjoyed spending holidays with his large, extended family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. Tom worked as a driver for Red and Tan Bus Lines. His hobbies included fishing, bowling, and most of all cooking.

Tom was an active member of the community. He was a member of the Hillsdale Volunteer Fire Dept. for over 20 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 162, where he served as treasurer and trustee. Tom brought his love of cooking to both of these organizations, where he thoroughly enjoyed cooking for their meetings and special events.

Tom is predeceased by his parents, and sisters, Frances Ivancich, Marilyn (Eddie) Powers, and Noreen White. Tom is survived by his wife Eileen, his children Kathleen (James) Rattigan, Deborah (Brendan) Mulholland, Thomas (Joyce) and Michael, and his grandchildren Brendan, Ryan, Shannon, Kelly, Connor, Kerry, and Kendall.

Memorial Visitation will be held on Wed April 12, 2023 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood, NJ with American Legion service to commence at 3:30pm and a Fire Department service to commence at 8pm. A Mass will be at St. John the Baptist, 69 Valley St. Hillsdale, NJ 10AM Thursday, April 13, 2023, with inurnment following at George Washington Memorial Park, 234 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to American Legion Post 162 or Hillsdale Fire Dept.