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THOMAS FLEMING

Bloomfield, New Jersey

Jul 23, 1951 – Apr 19, 2017 (Age 65)

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BORN
July 23, 1951
DIED
April 19, 2017
AGE
65
LOCATION
Bloomfield, New Jersey

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Thomas Fleming Long-distance runner and coach, won two NYC Marathons and inspired many in running community Thomas Fleming, an iconic figure in American long-distance running, passed away on Wednesday evening, April 19, 2017, while coaching The Montclair Kimberley Academy's track and field team...

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From one BHS sports legend to another. R.I.P. Tommy! Gary Scillia (aka Head) BHS Varsity Basketball (Class of '74)

Condolences to Joanne.

I can remember being a Boy Scout in Troop 28 and going on a camping trip up to Hacketstown with my brother John, Mike Madden, and Tom. On the first morning Tom and myself went to this meadow a few miles away from the camp site on our own to watch the deer at dawn. We got so involved looking at them that we both became "LOST". We walked for hours trying to find our way back. Tom's walking pace was a fast jog and even then I had to run to stay up with him. Finally around noon we made it back....

Hi Tom,

I trust you are well and in good hands.
And, of course, still working hard, and making those around you laugh and strive to be better.

I look forward to seeing you again.

Roy Persson,
Bloomfield and Hackettstown, NJ

RIP TOM.TIME HAS PASSED AND WE LOST TOUCH HOWEVER MY TIME WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE SOME OF MY BEST MEMORIES. SAY HI TO JOE HE WAS THE BEST MAN I EVER MET. AGAIN REST IN PEACE.

I was deeply influenced by Tom Fleming as a Student-athlete at William Paterson in 1974 to 1976. He recruited me straight out of High School, and I enrolled at his Alma Mater. His positive and proactive skills,advice,and encouragement allowed me to exceed and become a Professional and World Class athlete post collegiate competition. His reputation was paramount, and very well known in the circles of International racing, and his on hands advice. He taught me methods on form, surfaces, and was...

There is so little that I can add to the wonderful comments that have already been made. It was my great pleasure and honor to have known Tom. My sincere condolences to the family.

To all the Fleming family, Hold tight to your memories ! Prayers to you all. Tom's light will always shine for you !!!

Coach Fleming and Dylan Pennell, Brookdale Park, Cross Country meet

May Tom now rest, and run, with the angels...our families will always be grateful to Tom Fleming for his talent, his joy, his kindness and his spirit. Deepest condolences from the Pennell and Roemmele families