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Thomas George Lee
1937 - 2020
Thomas George Lee
1937 - 2020
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BORN
1937
DIED
2020
Thomas Lee Obituary
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME -2170 Hwy. 88 Brick, NJ 08724
Thomas George Lee, age 82 of Brick, NJ, died on Sunday, 1/12/2020 at his residence. He was born in Jersey City, NJ and lived in Bayonne, NJ before moving to Brick 30 years ago. He was a 1959 graduate of St. Peter’s College in Jersey City where he received his Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Education. He proudly served his country at the rank of Captain in the Infantry Division of the US Army. He was employed as a Teacher at Bayonne High School where he also coached football, basketball and baseball for over 30 years. He was a parishioner of St. Martha’s RC Church in Point Pleasant, NJ. His parents, Hugh and Evelyn and his brothers, Hugh and William, predeceased him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carolynn L. (Kruger) Lee; his loving children, Catherine M. Rodriguez and her husband, Gerry, Karen P. Conzentino and Colleen E. Lee, all of Brick; four grandchildren, Gerard and Jill Burnett, Anthony and his wife, Victoria, Joseph and Gerry; his sister-in-law, Helena; two nephews, Joseph Lee and his wife Catherine, Paul Lee and his wife Beth; and two nieces, Mary Burokas and her husband David, and Evelyn DeMaio and her husband Joe; and loved by several grandnieces and grandnephews. Friends may call on Wednesday, January 15th, 2-9 PM at Colonial Funeral Home -2170 Hwy. 88 Brick, NJ 08724. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 16th, 11 AM at St. Martha’s RC Church in Point Pleasant. Entombment will follow at St. Anne’s Cemetery in Wall Twp., NJ. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in his honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105. To send condolences to the family, please go to: www.colonialfuneralgroup.com
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Anna mary Lee mcalary
July 6, 2023
I just found out feel so bad i did not know sooner
John DeVente
February 14, 2020
Colleen, and family : May God watch over you in this difficult time. Know that your Dad was beloved by many, he touched hundreds if not thousands of people between Day Camp and his tenure at B.H.S., an incredible human being, he made high school fun, and he taught about things in life that would be very useful in the years ahead, not just the curriculum, but the ways of the world. Mr. Lee was a wise, and good man. I know he is in heaven , Colleen, and family, he will always watch over you, when I think of all the good times in B.H.S., his big smile always brightened up the cafeteria even more. God bless you all.
Leo Smith
January 17, 2020
Dear Carol, Karen, Catherine and Colleen.
We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your husband and dad. Coach Lee. I am a better person for having known him and working with him. I have especially fond memories of the Day Camp. We hope that all of your fond and cherished memories of Coach get you and your family through this most difficult time. My he Rest In Peace. Leo and Susan Smith and Family.
Bob Garelick
January 17, 2020
Mr. Lee was a mentor and friend, having known him was a blessing to me , as Mr. Lee always was there for me during my high school years and after , this world is is better because he was here now Heaven gained a wonderful angel.
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Liz Fernandez
January 16, 2020
So Sorry For Your Loss. May God Comfort You and The Family....
Karl & Angela Cuttruff
January 15, 2020
I was very lucky to have had the opportunity some years back to thank Tommy for his coaching and mentoring and that , in turn, he reached so many as I was only one among quite a few who were inspired to "give back" his teaching to countless numbers of the youth of our community. Our heartfelt condolences to the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Coach.
Alex & Karin Stencel
January 15, 2020
Mrs. Lee and the girls, Cathy, Karen and Colleen, There are not many people that I respected more than Tom. He was a great coach, teacher, mentor, father and friend. I was glad to have known him my whole life. I will truly miss our friendship. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all. Rest in peace, Coach.
Charles Higgins
January 15, 2020
Our heartfelt condolences and deep felt sympathy to our Neighbor and dear friend Carol, her Daughters and Grandkids. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will miss Tom and had a deep respect for him. We Love you Carol. God Bless.
Respectively Yours,
Charles and Lizzette Higgins
Gerry Rodriguez
January 15, 2020
To my Father-in-law
First of all, Thank you for accepting me into your family.
Second of all- Thank you for teaching me the concept of Happy Wife, Happy Life
Third of all- Our Friendship
I will miss our conversations.
Till we meet again,
Love you!
Joyce Nestle
January 15, 2020
Tom was a scholar, an athlete and a gentleman. Like so many others, I was proud to be his colleague and friend during his tenure at Bayonne High School and hope that his retirement was rich in the love of family and closest friends. May his memory be a blessing.
Doreen Schultz
January 14, 2020
My heartfelt sympathy to the Lee family. Mr. Lee was my English teacher. He was a great teacher. Truly a wonderful person. Rest easy Mr Lee. Prayers to the family.
Debbie Haggin for Rich Dimler
January 14, 2020
Our brother Rich Dimler isnt here today but if he was hed be there for sure I believe. Thank you Coach Lee
Jenna Calton
January 14, 2020
I have so many great memories of Mr. Lee that it's hard to just share one. He touched a lot of people's lives and he was a role model, mentor, & great supporter of many. His lessons live on in all he touched. He taught me to always be a straight shooter like he was and that part of him lives on with his girls. My deepest condolences for your loss. ❤
Vito Castellaccio
January 14, 2020
My condolences to the Lee family. Rest well Mr. Lee. A great Man and Coach. God Bless.
ROGER RUDZINSKI
January 14, 2020
One of the best men I ever met.
Harriet Gruber
January 14, 2020
So sorry to hear about MrLee. He was my English teacher at Bayonne High School 1968-69. He inspired me to be a teacher and use humor to motivate kids. God has taken a great man. Rest In Peace.
Vernette Hughes
January 14, 2020
Mr. Lee was a wonderful, loving, kind, special and blessed man. He truly believed in everyone that he came into contact with, as a teacher, coach, and mentor. He was my English teacher at BHS in my junior year. His class was the one I was in when our President John F. Kennedy was shot. He kept us all calm and let us pray for our country in our own way. He had compassion for his fellow man and respected everyone and in turn was truly respected by everyone. May he Rest In Peace.
Donna Chowanec
January 14, 2020
I am so very sorry for your loss
I will light a candle for Mr Lee & the
Lee familys. I will say my prays for everybody
❤
Oneida Chapple
January 14, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sheila Forgione
January 14, 2020
Dear Lee Ladies,
Tommy was the sweetest man.He had a caring heart, a gentle demeanor, and a smile that could stop traffic.He was a wonderful teacher, an astute observer, and a mentor to many. The love and pride he had for his family was evident in all that he did. The joy that he knew from his girls colored the way he dealt with everyone . Anyone lucky enough to know Tommy Lee was lucky enough.He will forever be remembered with affection,pride, and respect.
With love,
Sheila Forgione
Fred Walters
January 14, 2020
Dear Carolynn and family,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. Tom was a gentleman who was loved and respected by everyone.
Rest In Peace Tom.
You will be remembered warmly by everyone whose life you touched.
Fred Walters
Steve Ormiston
January 14, 2020
Thank You Coach For All Your Wisdom And Friendship
Jim Liantonio
January 14, 2020
Thank you coach Lee you will be missed R.I.P
Anita Pyka Marek
January 14, 2020
Mrs. Lee, Cathy,Karen,Colleen and family,
Dont look at this as a time of loss. Look at it as a time to reflect upon the memories you shared and to celebrate the beautiful life of Mr. Lee, your husband, father and grandfather.
With heartfelt love and sympathy.
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