Thomas A. Smith, age 63, of Hackettstown died Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Thomas was born July 13, 1961, in Bronx, NY. He is the son of the late Fredrick and Antionette (Fiume) Smith.
He was last employed by Quick Check, Route 517, Independence Township, NJ as an Attendant. Previously he worked for 16 years at Home Depot and 7 years at Walmart. He enjoyed working in the garden department, sharing his knowledge of plants and flowers and selling Weber grills. Thomas enjoyed talking to people and made many friends there. Earlier he worked at Hercules and was there during the explosions, lost some of his hearing as a result and gained the nickname “Boomer”
He is survived by his wife: Veronica (O’Neill) Smith, daughter, Mary Unsworth and husband Michael, brother of Freddie Smith, sister, Roseanne Vega and husband James A., and many nieces and nephews his best beloved friend “Dukie”, his loyal Maltese-Poodle.
Memorial calling hours will be Wednesday, February 19 from 3 – 6 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
The funeral service will be held 5:30 pm on Wednesday, February 19 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Pastor Michael Schlick officiating.
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Aukje Kuntz (alice) says
February 14, 2025 at 2:38 amMy deepest sympathy to your family. Tom was a wonderful man and definitely knew how to sell at home depot. He worked for my husband in the garden department Ron Kuntz who unfortunately I lost in 2020. Tom fixed some things for me when I went thru hard times after losing Ron. He was so knowledgeable especially with plants and weber grills. In fact he sold my grill to Ron when he worked at home depot.
He will be missed but is resting peacefully and god will take care of him in heaven.
Karim says
February 14, 2025 at 10:27 pmWords can’t express the loss we all feel. Rest in peace, Tommy thank you for the laughs for every visit, we will miss you.
Darlene Best says
February 17, 2025 at 1:43 amVera,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Tommy. He was one of nicest people I”ve known and loved our talks we had while he walked his best pal Dukie. May he forever rest in peace with the Lord above.
John Tornillo says
February 19, 2025 at 6:48 pmVera –
Sue and I are so very sorry for the loss of Tom. He was the nicest guy and always had a smile for everyone and could always make me laugh on my worst days. We will always remember him fondly. May he rest in peace.
Claudine says
March 11, 2025 at 12:15 amVera,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Tom was a wonderful person and always made everyone feel special.
He will be greatly missed.
Heather and Len Zehnbauer says
April 5, 2025 at 5:10 pmWe were so heartbroken to learn of Tom’s passing. We used to search for him every visit to walmart we made and when he learned I was pregnant he was over the moon for us. He loved seeing my daughter and we gave him the nick name walmart grandpa. We will cherish the memories we have getting to hear his jokes and stories. We have a picture we took of him and our daughter which will now sit on her dresser forever. We will miss you so very much Tom and we love you!
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