Thomas J DeCaro, age 74, of Newton, NJ passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2020. Tom was raised in Wallington, NJ by his parents, Thomas and Leona DeCaro.
He was happily married for 50 years to his loving wife, Eileen P DeCaro. Together they built their lives together in Hampton Township, NJ for the past 40 years. Tom was a proud husband, father, and grandfather with an everso steady tenderness and soft spot for his grandchildren.
Tom was an avid mariner and obtained his Captain’s License with the U.S. Coast Guard. He navigated to many ports from Michigan to Rhode Island to Florida, often with Eileen, forever his First Mate. Tom devoutly served and loved his family and friends with abundant generosity and patience. Friends and family could always count on him. When he was needed, he responded with knowledge, care, and without hesitation. He will be deeply missed.
Tom is survived by his wife, Eileen DeCaro; his sister Leona “Bunny” Ziera and her husband, Yuval Ziera; his daughter, Eileen Christine DeCaro, her wife Ellyn DeCaro, and their children Myles and Quinn DeCaro; his son Thomas DeCaro, his wife Brook DeCaro, and their children Reagan and Paige DeCaro; and his son Ryan DeCaro and his wife Danielle DeCaro.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840.
All services are private.
For those wishing to leave online condolences, please visit www.cochranfuneral.com
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Lynne Yurgel says
October 22, 2020 at 11:59 amVery Sorry for your loss. Met Tom thru my brother in law Bruce . Allways a nice guy. He will be missed .
Sheila says
October 24, 2020 at 6:28 pmcondolences to Eileen, Chris, Ellyn, Tommy. Brook, Ryan, and Danielle. Tom you will be missed!
Dorothy Haggerty says
October 26, 2020 at 4:28 pmMy deepest sympathy to you, Eileen and your family. Of course, I only knew Tom through you at the bank, but know he was a very special man, wonderful husband, father and grandfather. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Roger Kichline says
October 29, 2020 at 12:04 pmWhat shock to find out that Tom has passed away. He was our favorite customer at General Doors. Always had a smile on his face and loved hearing about his travels.
Tom will be sorely missed. My condolences to the entire family
Eileen DeCaro says
November 7, 2020 at 3:13 pmThank you for your wonderful comments, Tom always enjoyed talking with you. I have great memories of our travels, we where married 50 years in May. I will miss him forever Eileen DeCaro and Family
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