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Thomas Gilheany Obituary

PEQUANNOCK — Services were held for Thomas Joseph Gilheany, 85, of the Pompton Plains section of this community, who died on Friday, April 25, 2014.

Born in Troy, N.Y., Mr. Gilheany grew up in Stillwater, N.Y., and lived in New York City, Tokyo, Califon, Nutley, and Belleville before moving to Pompton Plains three years ago. He was a licensed registered architect and a professional planner. He served on the Belleville Planning Board and then on the Nutley Planning Board for 15 years, serving as chair for two years. Also, he was director of the board of New Jersey Planning Officials for about 20 years. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of the Honor Guard at Governor's Island. Ordained as a Catholic deacon by the Archdiocese of Newark in 1976, he served at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Nutley. He was incardinated in the Metuchen diocese as well, serving at St. John Neumann in Califon. And, he served as a chaplain's assistant in Tokyo, Japan, and served the Catholic community at Cedar Crest in Pequannock as well.

Services were Tuesday at All Saints on the Hudson Church, St. Peter's, Stillwater, N.Y., followed by burial at St. Peter's Cemetery, Stillwater. Arrangements were by the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Nutley.

Mr. Gilheany is survived by his wife, the former Rosary Scacciaferro; and his brothers, James and William.

He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Louise.

Published by Suburban Trends on Apr. 29, 2014.

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Jane Egan

May 8, 2014

I am so grateful that my cousin Tom was a part of my life. My deepest condolences to Rosary, to Jim and to Bill. The Gilheany family is part of my heart.
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Janis Hyland

Janis Hyland

May 5, 2014

Rosary, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you each day as Tom moves to be home with our Lord in Heaven. Blessings.
Carol Clark

Carol Clark

April 27, 2014

Condolences to the Gilheany family.
Luke 22:43

April 26, 2014

May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. Sorry for your loss. Psalm 121:7

April 26, 2014

My sincere condolence to the Gilheany family for the loss of their beloved one. May the God of all comfort continue to comfort you during this difficult time. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you. James 4:8

April 26, 2014

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27

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

267 Centre Street, Nutley, NJ 07110

Apr

29

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

All Saints on the Hudson Church-St. Peter's

895 Hudson Ave, Stillwater, NY

Apr

29

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

All Saints on the Hudson Church-St. Peter's

895 Hudson Ave., Stillwater, NY

Apr

29

Burial

St. Peter's Cemetery

Stillwater, NY

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