Thomas J. Ilaria
AGE: 82 • Neptune City
Thomas J. Ilaria, 82, of Neptune City, died peacefully at home on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017.
Born in East Orange on November 27, 1934, he was raised in Glen Ridge and lived in Colts Neck for many years before moving to Neptune City. He was a graduate of Xavier HS in NYC and earned his BS and DDS from Georgetown University. He honorably served as a captain in the U.S. Army at Fort Monroe, VA and practiced dentistry for more than 53 years in Neptune. He was a die-hard Yankees fan, and rarely missed a televised Hoya's basketball game.
He was predeceased by his wife, Janet (2009), and his grandson, Kenneth L. Walker IV. He is survived by his three children: daughter, Michele Walker, and her husband, Kip of Brielle, son, Greg Ilaria, and his wife, Barbara, of Manasquan, daughter, Gina Kennedy, and her husband, Rob, of Spring Lake, and his grandchildren: Lindsay and Johanna Walker, Joseph and Nick Ilaria, Robbie, Erin, Liam, and Sean Kennedy. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and his loving companion, Barbara Watson, of Ocean Township.
A celebration of Tom's life will be planned for family and friends at a later date.
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Just recently heard of Dr Tom´s passing. I met him many years ago through some older dentists who welcomed this then young dentist to their lunch group. I found out that we were both alumni of Xavier HS. My condolences to Tom´s family. God Bless you, old friend! Rest In Peace
John Murray, DMD
Friend
February 18, 2024
Paul
November 23, 2017
We all miss you, Tío Tom. Give a big hug to Tiajuana.
Paul
November 23, 2017
Our sincere condolences to his children and entire family. Tom and Janet became friends of ours through Dyan's parents. We spent a number of occasions together with them and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. He will be dearly missed by us.
Fred & Dyan Simms
October 21, 2017
I'm so sorry to learn of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. May God bless him. Mary
Mary Tilelli Redfield
October 20, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Dr. Ilaria's passing. He was my 1st dentist I ever went to dating back to the late 1960's while I was growing up in Neptune and Ocean Township. A wonderful man!!
Louise Fleig
October 20, 2017
We are so sorry of Tom's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you all as you move through this difficult time. You have great memories to help you and many friends and family who are your shoulders to lean on when you need us. Love to all of you! Love, Steve and Suzie.
October 19, 2017
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