Thomas A. Lawrence, Sr. | 1942 - 2017 | Obituary

Thomas A. Lawrence, Sr.

June 15, 1942 - August 3, 2017

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Thomas A. Lawrence, 75 of Toms River, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Born in Trenton, Tom was raised in Allentown and graduated from Allentown High School where he played baseball and basketball and was recognized for his outstanding achievement in baseball with a plaque that still hangs in the high school today. But his greatest achievement at Allentown High was meeting his high school sweetheart and future wife, Judith Cook, whom he married on October 20, 1962. Tom retired from the State of New Jersey where he worked for several years. He could often be found playing golf and cheering for the Boston Red Sox. Tom enjoyed his cigars, working on crossword puzzles, and going to the shore; but what he treasured most was spending time with his beloved family.

Son of the late Andrew and Marie Lawrence, Tom is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Judy; his daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Kenny Stillwell and Beth and Bob Reichard; his sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas Jr. and Carol Lawrence and Tim Lawrence; his brothers and sister-in-law; Bill Cook and Mark and Connie Cook.

He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Dana and her husband Matt, Lisa and her husband Niko, Bryan and his wife Jaki, Alyssa and her husband Mike, Kassandra, Lindsey, Kenny, Bobby, Ella, and his niece, Mackenzie, who called him Grandpop. He also has several great grandchildren. He was proud of all of his family and loved them dearly.

A funeral service will be held at 6 pm, Tuesday, August, 8th at Peppler Funeral Home, 114 So. Main St. Allentown. Friends may call from 4pm until the time of service. Interment will be private and at convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 39101, a charity that held a special place in Tom’s heart throughout his lifetime.

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