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Thomas R. Gentile
1953 - 2017
Thomas R. Gentile
1953 - 2017
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BORN
1953
DIED
2017
Thomas Gentile Obituary
Born and raised in Jersey City, Mr. Gentile lived in Secaucus for 34 years.
Tom was the Principal at St. Aloysius High School in Jersey City, before becoming the Supervisor for Humanities for the Sayreville Board of Education. He was also an adjunct professor for St. Peter's University in Jersey City for 40 years.
Pre-deceased by his sister Barbara Payne in 2010, he is survived by his loving wife Joann of 34 years, a son Thomas Joseph of Chicago IL, a daughter Michele of Secaucus, his sister Doreen Bertolini and her husband Joseph of Florham Park, a sister-in-law Judy Sharkey and her husband Brian of Forked River, a niece Dineen Rodriguez, and a nephew Keith Gahr.
Visitation will be held on Thursday December 14th from 3 to 8pm, Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094. A Mass of Christion burial will be held on Friday, December 15th at 930am, Immaculate Conception Church, 1219 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mr. Gentile's name to the ASPCA.
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Linh Hoang
February 15, 2018
My condolences, I was part of Mr. Gentile's first graduating class. From freshman all the way through senior year, he will be missed.
Gina Irizarry
December 20, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family of Tom Gentile. I only learned of his passing today. He was a superb professor and I was honored to have taken his law class one year ago.
He also offered me my first teaching job at Saint Aloysius.
I was just thinking last week that I should email him to let him know that I completed my goal of becoming a school administrator.
He was very encouraging.
Tom will be truly missed. This is a great loss.
December 20, 2017
As as a coach and as a teacher, Mr Gentile was both tough and fair,to
his players and his students, yet his big heart could only make us forever
beloved of him. My deepest condolences to the family of Thomas Gentile.
Mike Borelli
Jersey City
December 16, 2017
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Pat & Betty Sandomenico
December 16, 2017
Dearest Joanne,Michele & TJ So very very sorry for your loss and so very sorry we couldn't attend the services,but you were in our thoughts,prayers and in our saddened hearts.We share a lot of memories with the Gentile family and we will cherish them forever.Love & God bless you all.
December 15, 2017
Ms.Gentile I'm awfully sorry for your loss. I've lost someone close to me as well,my grandfather, who passed away two days after your father did.
Tyrone J Brown
December 15, 2017
Mr Gentile was the BEST teacher I ever had. He taught you what you needed to know and let you grow as an individual as well....Mrs Joann Gentile my heart goes out to you, he TRUELY was a good man.
Tyrone J Brown Sr
December 15, 2017
Finally its my go to write this message. I miss conversating with you, come back soon. I need to be a teachers pet and give you your face, an apple. I can't wait for your to verse me and Matt's video game. The Cannon family wishes you the best of luck. I know you'll get through this. You are one of the strongest people I know. Just know that we are all here for you.
Love, Jason
Pat & Betty Sandomenico
December 15, 2017
Bless.
December 14, 2017
I am awfully sorry for your loss :( Your father was an amazing person. Just think that he is in a very good place. I will miss you a lot, take your time to come back. -Anisa I.
Kitty Kocot
December 14, 2017
I worked with Tom at St. Aloysius High School. He also was my three sons teacher at Hudson Catholic. I am heartbroken to hear of his passing. my memories of him will always be of a true friend and great teacher. Rest In Peace dear man. You will be missed.
December 14, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you will feel better. Everything will be alright. We all miss you.
Matthew Pstrag
December 14, 2017
I'm really sorry for your loss and I hope you're doing okay. We miss you a lot. Please take your time to come back
From
Hadia A.
December 14, 2017
This is Aaron and I'm really sorry for your loss and I hope you feel better and I miss you
December 14, 2017
I am terribly sorry for your loss. We all miss you not being here. Just know your dad is in a better place.
From
Julianna T <3
December 14, 2017
HEYYYYY we all miss you very much and we all love you. You are my favorite teacher and we can't wait to see you again the best part is you turn into an apple when you get mad or laugh. Ms. APPLE
From, Dom O
December 14, 2017
Ms. Gentile, you are our favorite teacher of all. I wish you very well and hope you you will feel better soon. I wish all the happiness to you, we miss you very much.
Ethan Yu
December 14, 2017
Dear Ms. Gentile,
Thank you for saying Happy Birthday. I hope you like the gift I got you. I really miss you. I hope you are feeling better.
Hope to see you soon!
Dimitri Kakadelis
Daisy Guasch
December 14, 2017
Mr. Gentile was an amazing professor at Saint Peter's. I always enjoyed attending his classes. He will be deeply missed. Keeping his family in my prayers.
December 14, 2017
Ms. Gentile,
Thank you for being my teacher because of you, I now love LAL. I am sorry for your loss and I can't wait for you to come back.
From, Imad
December 14, 2017
This is a tragedy, indeed. I am one of "The Garfield Gang" where Tom came to teach the St. Peter's courses here in the classrooms of our public schools. His brilliance, kindness, logic, and humor got us through the most challenging of topics. Many of us completed 2 MA degrees, back to back. And now, many of us are now in administrative positions thanks to Tom's dedicated teaching and interesting presentation of material. He inspired us to keep on going. The people in Garfield know that Tom is with Our Father, but how he is being missed here on Earth.
Geri Ledford, Federal Programs Supervisor, Garfield Public Schools
December 14, 2017
Ms Gentile I am so sorry for your loss. I miss you!
From, Dewise
December 14, 2017
Dear, Ms. Gentile,
Hi Ms. Gentile! I am very sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Gentile always coming into the classroom to say hello to us. He was a really nice guy. I hope you stay strong. Even though Mr. Gentile is not with us anymore, I am pretty sure he's in our hearts. Can't wait to see you again!
Love, Kisha :)
December 14, 2017
Ms. Gentile, I am so sorry for your loss. I miss you and I can't wait for you to come back. Love, Jasmine
December 14, 2017
Miss Gentile,
We miss you and we hope you will be back soon. We can't wait till you come back. And I hope everything is okay.
Sincerly,Landen
December 14, 2017
Hi Ms Gentile its Moody your favorite. I just wanted to say I love you and that you're the best teacher I've had in years.
December 14, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much he meant to you guys. I've only met him once or twice and he seemed like an amazing guy. Love, Kelley
December 14, 2017
Hi Miss Gentile its Drew. We all miss you so much and can't wait till you come back. Love, Drew
December 14, 2017
Hi Miss. Gentile its Andrew I want you to know that we all miss you but me especially and I and all of us love you. Come back soon
Anthony Azzarto
December 14, 2017
Tom. Sorry to hear about the death of your dad. I have a wake in Brooklyn so can't come. Remembrance at Mass on friday. Fr. a. Prep
Mike Vincitore
December 14, 2017
Tom and I were great friends - indeed, you could say brothers - at St. Peter's during our college years. We shared many wonderful times studying together, hanging out, playing softball, talking baseball, music, and life in general. Although life took us down separate roads, I loved him like a brother and will always cherish the memory of his friendship.
Godspeed, "Rocky".
Michael Colucci
December 13, 2017
My deepest sympathy and condolences to The Gentile Family , Mr.G was a great teacher and mentor, I have nothing but great memories of him from Hudson Catholic High School. Class of 1987, He always had a smile on his face and put his heart into his teaching everyday. May God bless him and his family .
Michael Colucci
December 13, 2017
My deepest sympathy and condolences to The Gentile Family , Mr.G was a great teacher and mentor, I have nothing but great memories of him from Hudson Catholic High School. Class of 1987, He always had a smile on his face and put his heart into his teaching everyday. May God bless him and his family .
Israel Delgado
December 13, 2017
From 77 through 81, G was my high school teacher at Saint Michael. I had always wanted to be a teacher. He propelled my desire to become one. Years ago, a student asked me why did I become a teacher. I responded, "TR Gentile". Today, I am a college professor, and like G, who made his classes fun, I always do the same for my students. Rest in Peace, G.
Kim Martel Quinn
December 13, 2017
I am so sad to hear this. He made my hs years at St Michael's so much fun and l learned so much in his class AND from just talking and laughing with him. I thought of him often and now he and all of his loved ones are in my prayers. The world lost a wonderful man.
Ingrid Schultze
December 13, 2017
My condolences to the Gentile Family during this time of loss; wishing you all strength and hope.
Michelle, I'm Justin/Derek's mom--your dad's love will carry you through as well as your family's strength and so many residents in Secaucus who love you so much. Love, Justin R., Derek in Heaven and Ingrid
Anthony Yacullo
December 13, 2017
You shared your love of learning with many of those eager to learn - - the gifts you gave in your life will undoubtably leave a glow on future generations
Anthony Yacullo, PHd, MBA
December 13, 2017
Mr. Gentile was a great man, wise teacher, and a friend. He was my history teacher when I attended Hudson catholic high school in the late 1980's early 90's. He knew my father - my father was an English professor at St. Peter's college. News of his passing saddens me because I remember the passion he had for teaching all of us. It's very difficult to be a teacher of history but he brought the subject to life. I consider him to be one of the greatest teachers I have ever had. It's one thing to be a teacher in a classroom, but it's a completely different experience when you have a teacher who brings history to life to the point where you are motivated to share the passion for knowledge. This loss is deep and premature - there are no words of comfort I can bestow other than to express my deepest sympathies to his family. Its been over 20 years now but I still remember the lessons he taught me. To those reading this who have not been fortunate enough to have been a student of Mr. Gentile's I can only say this . . . MAKE NO MISTAKE . . . He was an amazing teacher and we, as students all knew it at the time. If you can remember what he taught you almost word for word 25 years after the fact - then you've been given a gift - - and he had it. God bless his soul.
Jim Kocot
December 13, 2017
I had Mr. Gentile at Hudson Catholic in the 90s, as did both my brothers. He was by far one of my favorite teachers! I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He always called me "Jimmy the K" and I will always remember him. My deepest condolences to the entire Gentile family.
John Klapouchy
December 13, 2017
I had Mr. G as a teacher at Hudson Catholic. He was an outstanding man and educator and I will not forget his impact on me.
sharine rivera
December 13, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Gentile family. Thoughts and prayers are with you
Sayreville Middle school PTO
Jack Myatt
December 13, 2017
Tom
A thousand memories, talk ,laugh, go thru my head the last few days since I was told about your death . want to thank you for being you and all the things you did for the children of sayreville, anyone who knew you is better off because of it may you rest in peace and thank you for being there
L C Carter
December 12, 2017
I was honored when you asked me to teach I was floored but I made the right decision and you care and that makes you very special to me ❤❤
John DeFilippis
December 12, 2017
Tommy, you were a mentor and the best friend a guy could ever have. You and I had so much in common that we could pretty much talk about anything---Aquinas, Augustine, the Jesuits, American history, education, WWE, Yankee baseball---we covered it all. I never would have advanced as far as I did in my career without your help, and for that I am forever grateful. You will be sorely missed, but you'll live on in my heart and the hearts of all those you touched during your 40-year career in education. "Atque in perpetuum, frater, ave atque vale."
My heartfelt condolences to Joanne, Michele, and TJ. You will all be in my prayers.
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