THOMAS-ASHLEY-Obituary

THOMAS ASHLEY

Newark, New Jersey

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ASHLEY--Thomas R., Esq. Thomas R. Ashley, Esq., age 83, of Camden, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025. A distinguished trial attorney and civil rights advocate, he began his career with the NAACP, where he worked under Thurgood Marshall, and later partnered with Raymond A....

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A gentle intelligent lawyer that was always willing to spend time with a less-learned collegue. He will be thought of as the standard for Criminal Lawyers for some time!

He is a giant in my eyes and an inspiration. His memory will live in everyone who got to know him. Peace

We both went to Rutgers and later on we both became lawyers in new Jersey. I will miss you my brother! Stanley Smith

Peaceful Reflections

Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you, and your family. I will keep you in my prayers. Grief is the price we pay to Love. The Roberts Family Robin, Dwight, Princess & Avery

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Having been at the receiving end of Tom Ashley's penetrating and incisive cross examination, I would often say "Ashley made me a better detective..." The legal profession lost a giant. And his family lost a consummate gentleman and renowned human being. RIP my friend.

My condolences . Dr Joseph M Juliano Orange NJ