Thomas Edward Lynch Sr

Thomas E. Lynch Sr., 78, of Toms River, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Avon, NJ before moving to Toms River, NJ 55 years ago.

After graduating Asbury Park High School in 1960 he attended Monmouth College and earned a degree in BA & BS.

Mr. Lynch Sr. owned and operated Van Pelt and Son Insurance Agency Inc. in Middletown, NJ for the last 35 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Toms River.

Mr. Lynch was pre-deceased by father John G Lynch Sr, his mother Dorothy M Lynch (Quinlan) and brother John G Lynch Jr.

Mr. Lynch is survived by his wife Kathleen (Wood) and is also survived by daughters Patricia Burgess, husband Bruce, Bridget Osborn, husband Chuck and son Thomas Lynch Jr. He was also survived by his 8 grandchildren, Ashley Burgess, Bruce Burgess Jr. Morgan Osborn, Thomas Lynch III, Allison Osborn, Colin Lynch, Ryan Lynch & Caleb Danley and one great grandchild, Owen Burgess. Also, survived by his sister Dorothy Ilch.

Visitation will be on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main Street, Toms River, NJ. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 11:30 am at St. Joseph Church in Toms River. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Toms River.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Deborah Heart and Lung Center