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Thomas DeGroat Obituary
Born in Newton, Thomas was a lifelong resident of Sussex County. He attended Branchville School K-8 and was a graduate of Newton High School. He was a butcher for Acme Markets for 37 years before his retirement.
With 55 years of service, Thomas was the oldest active fireman with the Sandyston Township Volunteer Fire Company. He was an antique car enthusiast, although he had an interest in all cars. He was well organized and a planner. Thomas was very proud of his Dutch heritage.
The son of the late Charles and Mary DeGroat, Thomas was survived by his bride of 46 years, Jacquelyn "Jacque" D. (Chim) DeGroat; his son, William "Bill" DeGroat and wife, Michelle; his daughter, Kathryn "Kate" Glenn and husband, Matt; his grandchildren, Will DeGroat, Matthew Glenn and Morgan Glenn; and his great-grandson, Liam DeGroat.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, with 7 p.m. firemen's services, at the Wood Funeral Home, 16 Main Street, Branchville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Sandyston Township Fire Company, 133A Route 645, Sandyston, NJ 07826. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodfuneralhome.net.
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Barbara & Ed Johnson
December 7, 2024
We don't know where the time has gone by so fast but it has been five years since Tom's passing. We still miss him very much.
Barbara & Ed Johnson
December 7, 2023
Think of you often and really do miss you.
Barbara & Ed Johnson
December 8, 2022
Thinking of Tom's family this month. We miss his smile and talking with him.
Linda and Daniel
December 7, 2022
Always thinking of Tom
Linda and Daniel Levenez
December 23, 2021
Thinking of Tom this month of his passing and remembering his smiles!
Barbara & Ed Johnson
December 7, 2021
Our thoughts are with you on the second year of Tom's passing.
Barbara Johnson
December 11, 2020
Today is December 11th, one year since our friend Tom passed away. We are remembering him today and always.
Bryan Treible
December 22, 2019
Rest in Peace old Friend
December 17, 2019
My heartfelt condolences on Tom's passing. He was a gentleman of the highest quality. I always smiled when I saw him.
Rest in peace Thomas.
Respectfully,
Gregory N. DeVita
December 17, 2019
Sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We have
known him for many years as a friend of our
brother Richard Harrewyn and many years from
the Acme as we lived behind the store.
Nancy (Harrewyn) Welsh, Linda (Harrewyn)Kish
and Jan (Harrewyn) Pettersen.
Harry Bathgate
December 15, 2019
Tom Was A Good Friend of Mine,went to School with Him and grew up with him as kids.
will miss him,
Barbara
December 15, 2019
The DeGroat Families - So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He will be missed by Ed and I and our Down Back Hunting Club. The club got the big buck for him this week. He must be smiling down on them. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all of us. Our deepest sympathy to all.
Barbara Johnson
December 15, 2019
The DeGroat Families - Ed and I are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by both of us and our Down Back Hunting Club. Our club got the big buck this week for him. Condolences to the entire family.
Lisa Tomasula
December 14, 2019
Dear DeGroat family, I am so sorry to hear about your beloved Tom's passing. He was a wonderful man and father. My Aunt Susan and I had the pleasure of working with him at the Newton Acme. He was always pleasant natured, loved a good joke, and to make people laugh. He was always ready to lend a hand, took pride in his family,home,and work. May the good time and great memories serve as a testimony to a life well lived. We know he will be truely missed by all who knew this great man. We are saddened and sorry for your loss. May God,family, and friends be a source of comfort for all of you.
With deepest sincere sympathy, Lisa Wickham Tomasula and family, Rob, Mary, Lori, Rob Wickham, Sue and Dan Thomas
Rose Lee
December 13, 2019
Heaven gained another angel . I know he will be with my husband ( Steve Lee ) talking about the days they had here on earth. R.I.P..I Loved waiting on him at Culver Lake Nursery as Mother's Day game near .
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