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Thomas Allen Obituary
THOMAS L. ALLEN
AGE: 61 MONROE TWP.
Mr. Thomas L. Allen died on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick at the age of 61 years old. Born in Princeton, Tom has resided in Monroe Twp. his entire life. After graduating in 1971 with a BA in Political Science from Hiram Scott College in Scottsbluff, NE he returned to Monroe becoming the Superintendent of Recreation in 1976, a position he held for the past 34 years. Mr. Allen served with the Applegarth Volunteer Fire Department before becoming president from 1976-1977. Tom was a member of the National Recreation and Parks Association and the NJ Shade Tree Federation. He also served many years on the Monroe Twp. Shade Tree Commission, before becoming Chairman in 2002; was a member of the Monroe Twp. Recreation Advisory Board, and an elected Democratic Committeeman. Mr. Allen was involved with the Boy Scouts of America as a merit badge counselor and a member of BSA Troop 3 Committee. For 28 years he was a member of the Jamesburg Elks Lodge 2180. Tom held a NJ Real Estate License with Levinson Associates Referral Network, LLC and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury. During the holiday season, Tom and his family owned and operated Allen's Christmas Tree Farm in Monroe Twp.
He was predeceased by his parents, George W. Allen in 2008, and Adele H. (Stachurski) Allen in 1986, and his in-laws, Ralph Strobel in 1999, and Hilde (Ehrich) Strobel in 2005. Tom was the beloved husband of 27 years to Susan S. (Strobel) Allen of Monroe Twp. Cherishing his memory are his son, Thomas W. Allen, daughter, Megan J. Allen and fiancée, Kenneth Stanley; his sister, Margaret A. Taub and her husband Richard S. of S. Brunswick; three sisters-in-law, Elke S. Peck and her husband J. Kevin, Helga S. Lescrinier and her husband Brian, Heike S. Arico and her husband Anthony, Jr., and brother-in-law, Rolf Strobel and his wife Lori. Also missing Tom will be his aunts, uncles, cousins, and many nieces, & nephews.
A funeral service will be 10:30am on Monday, February 22, 2010 at the M. David DeMarco Funeral home, 205 Rhode Hall Rd. Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 (732-521-0555), with Rev. Dr. Louis Mitchell officiating. Cremation is private. Visitation will be Sunday, 2-6pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions for the Tom Allen Scholarship Fund, made out to the BSA Troop 3 c/o Steve Banninger 26 Scott Dr. Monroe Twp. NJ 08831.
Please visit www.demarcofuneralhome.com for directions.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Allen
Jeff Seehof
February 13, 2024
Tom, it's been said the dead are truly never gone if people speak and remember them. In that case you are still with us as people from your family, work, school and friends speak of you often.............
Jeff Seehof
February 13, 2022
Hey Tom (Root College nickname). Wanted to thank you for our Hiram Scott College friendship. We had the best of time together and have nothing but fond memories. Thanks for watching over your family and friends from Heaven.
Jeff Seehof
February 13, 2021
Can't believe you've been gone for 11 years Tom. Think about you often and our friendship which began at Hiram Scott College. We sure did have fun back in the day. I am sure you're doing the same up in Heaven. Was wondering if you have met our son Jeff ? I've got a feeling you too have met by now. keep watching over us ..........
Christine Betsy
February 25, 2010
Dear Allen Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He had been to our house many times,as he and my brother were high school pals. He was a terrific guy and an asset to the township.
Please accept our sincerest condolences to you and your family at this very sad time. May time ease your sorrow.
God bless, The Angelo Family (Kenny, Christine and Velma/Union Valley Rd.)
Robert Appleby
February 22, 2010
Dear Allen Family,
A Good part of my early childhood was spent at the Allen Tree farm with my Grandfather Vernon. Tom and his Parents always made you feel at home. I am sorry for your loss of such a fine man from a great family. May god bless you and give you comfort. Thank you for the memories Mr. Allen. May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
God bless, Robert Appleby and family
Ron & Paula Mindzak
February 21, 2010
Dear Allen Family,
We are very sorry to learn of Tom's passing. We were classmates from Monroe and remember Tom as a great person and friend. Cherish your memories - God bless.
Ron and Paula (Bihuniak) Mindzak
Carol Damiani
February 21, 2010
Sue and family, we were so sad to hear of Tom's untimely death. Monroe Township will surely miss him. We pray for you all.
Carol and Carmela Damiani
Wayne Hooks
February 20, 2010
Tom was a great guy to work with in the Monroe Recreation Dept. He will be missed by many. I served on the Youth and Recreation Advisory Board with Tom several years ago and it was a pleasure. As the former President of the Monroe Wolverines Booster Club, Tom never said "NO". He was a true genteman in every since of the word.
The gates of heaven have now opened to recieve Tom. May God bless his family at this difficult time.
Lisa Colgate-Nelson
February 20, 2010
I remember Tom as a little girl when he ran the Monroe Twp Rec Softball. He was such a great guy and was always so sweet. My prayers to his family and friends and may he have a fantastic journey.
February 20, 2010
It was a privilege to work with Tom in his position as Superintendent of Recreation during my Mother's Club years. I will always hold his memory with the highest regards. Peace be with his family during this most difficult time. Carol Bjornsen and family
Jeff Seehof
February 20, 2010
Tom was my best friend at Hiram Scott College. His witt, personality, humor where enjoyed by all that new him. He will be missed. His memory will be kept alive by talking about him with others. He was one in a million. My he rest in peace.
Mn.Thomas Breitweiser
February 20, 2010
may god be with you all. i am sorry to have heard of Tom passing on. may the Lord take him into his grace and watch over him and unite him with family that has past before and has been waiting for so long to see him. He will be missed.
God bless You
Elliott Stroul
February 19, 2010
Tom was a good man, a great asset to Monroe and Jamesburg. I worked with Tom on the 4th of July with the JCA and many Memorial Day PArades. He still owes me a round of golf! He will be missed.
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