Thomas resided in West Orange, NJ where he and Nora raised their family and lived for many years. In 1979, they brought their summer home in Manahawkin, vacationing there until permanently residing in Manahawkin in 2006.
He is survived by Nora, his beloved wife of 70 years, his loving daughters and sons-in-law; Catherine and Thomas Fresolone and Carol and William Moore as well as his cherished grandchildren; TJ (Kelsey) and Ryan (Karen) Fresolone, and Samantha and Kayla Moore. He is also survived by his precious great-grandchildren; Aidan and Luke Fresolone, his sister Jean Ridinger, brother Dr. Richard De Rosa , and loving uncle to 22 wonderful nieces and nephews who were a large part of his life.
Thomas is predeceased by his sister Frances Del Spina and brother Jack De Rosa.
He was a proud Veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Army.
Thomas retired after 40 years of service from Prudential Life Insurance Co. of Newark, NJ where he directed the Management Development Agency. He obtained his Chartered Financial Consultant Degree and his Charted Life Underwriter Degree. He was a proud graduate of Seton Hall University where he obtained his BA degree in 1953.
Thomas was well-known for his impressive piano playing, playing at all the family affairs. He enjoyed playing cards and shooting pool. Above all else, the times spent with his family were the happiest times of his life. He was a devoted husband, father, Pop-Pop and brother. He will be missed.
A visitation will be held at Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, NJ on Friday, August 23, 2024 from 4:00pm-8:00pm. A Mass will be held 10:00am on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, 100 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin, NJ with burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 225 Ridgedale Ave, E. Hanover, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas’s name may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
To leave online condolences and fond memories of Thomas for the De Rosa family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com
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