Thomas R. Biondo

Thomas R. Biondo, 69, of Sparta passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, surrounded by love. He was born in Jersey City, NJ on May 15, 1952, to Vincent and Catherine “Kathleen” Biondo (O’Carroll). Tom grew up and lived in Jersey City, NJ, moving briefly to Jackson and Barnegat, NJ, before settling with his wife, Lucille, in Sparta, NJ.

He attended St. Peter’s Prep High School and then went to St Peter’s University and obtained a Master’s degree in History & Education. He started his professional career teaching at St. Peter’s Prep High School, working his way through progressive roles ultimately retiring from Castle Middle School #345 in NYC, NY, as Dean, in 2015. He coached many basketball, football, and rugby teams, helping so many young athletes become men of character- it was something he loved beyond compare, and his students loved Coach Biondo. His undisputed wit and boisterous laughter will never be forgotten.

Tom married his beloved wife, Lucille, (Cinciarelli), in 1997, and remained happily married until his death. Tom enjoyed reading, walking, hiking, history, the Catskills, the Jersey shore, and watching “Law & Order”, “Blue Bloods” and National Geographic documentaries. He also enjoyed visits from his family and friends.

Tom was predeceased by his beloved son, Thomas Vincent Biondo in 2005. Tom is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lucille Biondo of Sparta, NJ; his brother Vincent Biondo of Boiceville, NY; his brother Michael Biondo and his wife, Sue Biondo of Boiceville NY; his daughter Melissa Chagnon and her husband Robert of Sparta, NJ; his stepdaughter Gail Van De Wal and her husband Jerry of Fair Haven, NJ; his stepson Louis Meloro and his wife Mayi of Long Valley, NJ; his grandchildren, Annalise, Ella, Robby & Luke and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by many friends and extended family.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation for Tom on Monday, August 2, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Sparta, NJ 07871. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, August 3, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Kateri Church, 427 Stanhope Sparta Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s name to the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice (99 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860) or Saint Kateri Church (427 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871) would be kindly appreciated by his family.