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THOMAS "TUCKER" WHELAN JR.

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Ora L. Wooster Funeral Home

51 Park Blvd.

Clementon, New Jersey

THOMAS WHELAN Obituary

WHELAN THOMAS "TUCKER", JR. Age 67, of West Berlin grew up in Lindenwold. Beloved companion of Marge Ruiz. Devoted Dad of Thomas III (Jamie), Shawn, Steven (Allison), Danielle, Katrina and Michelle. Loving Poppy of Victoria (Zach), Shawn Jr., Doug Jr., Samantha, Demerik, Bayleigh, Eilana, Garyn, Alyxandria, Jayden, Lucas, Koryn, Sarah, Mackenzie, Mark. Great Poppy of Jack, Becca and Dean. Dear brother of Joni (Grace). Tom will join his fur babies Lucy and Bella, and will be missed by Lexi and Lulu. Tom recently retired as Transportation Superintendent from R.E. Pierson Construction Co., Pilesgrove, NJ. Tom "Tucker" was a life member of the Philadelphia and NJ Centurions Motorcycle Club. He loved being Santa for the past 24 yrs. for the "Xmas in July" MC ride for Shriners Hospital. He will be deeply missed by his Centurion brothers. He was a Master Mason of the Philadelphia Meridian Lodge #2. Proud Veteran of the Marine Corps from 1971 -1973. Youngest professional Roller Derby skater with the Philadelphia Warriors from 1969 – 1971. Will be deeply missed by his Monday night football crew. Avid Nascar, Eagles, Phillies and Flyers fan. Tom had a heart of gold, very generous, always helping everyone and knowing everyone to call. He was "Monti Hall" for projects, the project manager. He was the happiest around his family, family trips, holiday dinners and BBQ's. He was a humble person and will be deeply missed. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday May 29, 2021 from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon followed by funeral services and Military Honors beginning at 12 Noon under the direction of the: Ora L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME, 51 Park Boulevard, Clementon, NJ 08021. A Masonic service for Tom will be conducted at 11 A.M. Cremation private following services. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations to Shriners Hospital, 3551 N. Broad St., Phila., PA 19140. Share memories at OraL WoosterFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on May 25, 2021.

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George Mccall

May 22, 2021

Marge, my sincere condolences on your loss. Tom & I lost contact over the years after I left the club. I didn’t even know he was sick until recently. Sorry our friendship went by the wayside. He’ll be missed by all his friends & brothers. May he Rest In Peace.

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51 Park Blvd., Clementon, NJ 08021

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