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Thomas Welstead Obituary
AGE: 74 • Shrewsbury
Thomas Paul Welstead, 74, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2012, surrounded by his family, at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation in Shrewsbury. Thomas was very active his whole life and touched the hearts of many people. He grew up in Matawan, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Muriel Baker. Thomas and Muriel settled in Shrewsbury to raise their three children. Thomas was an accomplished professional welter weight boxer at the young age of 20. In 1957, he was named fighter of the year. He later pursued his lifelong career as an ironworker with Local #45 and retired in 2000 at the age of 62 after 34 years. The most important thing in the world to him was spending time with his grandchildren and being the loving and devoted pop pop he was. He will be remembered as a man who put all others needs above his own and will be forever loved.
Thomas was predeceased by his parents, John Eugene and Eleanor Marie (McGiff) Welstead; and a brother, Michael Richard. He is survived by his beloved wife, Muriel, with whom he enjoyed 54 loving years; three children, Jeffrey and wife Cindy of Port Reading, Kathleen Smith and husband Joseph of Spring Lake Heights, and Judith of Shrewsbury; five grandchildren, Joseph, Shayne, Erin, Jimmy and Sandra; great-grandchildren, Bryan, Kaylee and Danica; brothers, Jackie and wife Maureen of GA, Edward and wife Mary of Shrewsbury, and Gregory of TX; sisters, Patricia Marsh of NJ and Eleanor Skully of FL; and a sister-in-law, Joan Welstead of Atlantic Highlands.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday, April 20 at St. James RC Church, Red Bank. Interment will follow at St Joseph's Cemetery, Keyport. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be made in Thomas' memory to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Please visit Thomas' memorial website at www.johnedayfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Welstead
Rosivack Family
April 19, 2012
Kathy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan Valentine
April 19, 2012
More then a good friend, more then a great neighbor, he was like family. He will be missed greatly.
Prachar Family
April 17, 2012
Dear Kathy,Joe,Joey,Shayne and Erin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless...The Prachar's
Denni and John
April 17, 2012
Uncle Tommy, you were always there for everyone helping however you could ,it was just your caring nature,like trying to fit John and my first living room set in the back of your truck to bring it home,good memories never die,just like you'll live in all our Hearts Forever,May You Rest in Peace now,Love Denni and John
Byron Hicks
April 17, 2012
Just wanted Tom's family to know that his brother Mike is still remembered fondly. We both lived on Ravine Drive and walked many days to school together. He sadly passed in our senior year at MHS.
April 17, 2012
"He will be remembered as a man who put all others needs above his own and will be forever loved". That certianly summed up "The Mayor". Mimi, Judy, Jeff, & Kathy--Im sorry sorry for your lost. Tom will never be forgotten--- Frank Hesketh (Kearny, NJ)
Tucker McCrum
April 17, 2012
So very sorry to hear the sad news of Mr. Welstead's passing. My condolences to Mrs. Welstead, Jeff, Kathy and Judy. What a great guy he was. He always put a smile on my face whenever I would see him just because he was so...himself, so easy to talk to and so absolutely genuine. And funny! Some of his stories were truly classic. Plus,such a caring person who would always be there for friends and family alike.I am fortunate to have known him. He will be sorely missed.
bobbi leavy & family
April 17, 2012
We were sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kara Welstead
April 17, 2012
You were loved & respected. Some of my fondest memories as a child revolve around you & your family. I love you, Uncle Tommy.
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