Thomas J Collier Jr. passed away Wednesday December 14, 2022 in Morristown NJ. Thomas was born May 17, 1931 in Brooklyn NY. He attended Our Lady Help of Christians and St. Augustine’s High School. Thomas entered the US Navy in 1952 and served as an aviation electrician and earned his pilot’s license while in the Navy.
Tom began a career with the New York Telephone Company as a lineman when he was 17 years old. He enrolled in the New York Institute of Technology and received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering while attending school at night for 16 years. While working for the phone company, Tom met Patricia Henry and was married in August of 1959. Tom enjoyed a career as a Director at AT&T and later as a Vice President for Shared Technologies in Hartford, CT. He enjoyed working in NYC for over 38 years while living in River Edge, NJ. Tom and Pat relocated to Schooley’s Mountain in 1983 and enjoyed their time living in the country.
Tom’s greatest love was his family. He enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage to Pat and is survived by three children, Catherine Collier Frates (and son-in-law Joe), Alison Collier Walsh (and son-in-law Jim) and a son, Thomas E Collier. Tom also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Joey and Erin, and his great grandson Alex. With his gentle personality and quiet demeaner, Tom was loved and respected by all who knew him. Tom and Pat became snowbirds after finding a home on Marco Island, FL. They enjoyed over 30 years on the gulf coast spending time with childhood friends as well as making many new lifelong friends. Tom loved views of the gulf from his balcony and was active within his South Seas community.
A celebration of Tom’s life will include services at Cochran Funeral Home on Sunday December 18th from 4 to 7 pm. The rite of Christian burial will be held at Church of the Assumption, 302 High Street in Hackettstown on Monday December 19, at 1 pm.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption, 302 High Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840. For those wishing to leave online condolences, please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com.
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Phylis says
December 16, 2022 at 11:48 amSending love and condolences to the family. I have had the pleasure of knowing Tom and seeing his smiling face. He enjoyed life and loved his family. He will be missed. Sending Hugs to all
Henry Skirbst says
December 16, 2022 at 2:28 pmAlison,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Although I did not know him, if he was anything like you, then he was an AWESOME person. I’m sure you will miss him, but know you are in the thoughts and prayers of many people.
Chick Dimiceli says
December 16, 2022 at 8:12 pmSending my deepest condolences to the Collier family Tom and Pat were two people that were a special to me Always enjoyed their company May they rest in peace together
Noreen and Terry Salm says
December 17, 2022 at 3:42 amTom was are good friend in Marco island. We enjoyed Tom and Pats friendship for many years. Tom was a great guy! He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Sally Strazza says
December 19, 2022 at 12:26 amMy sincere condolences to Tom’s family. He was my next door neighbor for years. A kind & generous man. I will miss him. Lots of good memories
Sally Strazza
Frances Kelly-Cohen says
December 28, 2022 at 11:43 pmVery sorry to hear that you lost your dad, Cathy. Before my husband passed, we shared good times with your mom and dad. We will miss them. God bless you!
Frances Kelly-Cohen
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