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Thomas Rollar Obituary

Thomas F. Rollar, Sr., of Toms River, NJ formerly of Blooomfield, NJ died peacefully on January 18, 2010 in Toms River. Born in Caldwell NJ on March 19, 1929 Thomas was was a member of the United States Air Force before moving to Nutley. He was a dedicated member of the Bloomfield Fire department, first as a firefighter and then a Captain. He was also a Board Member of The Lupus Foundation in Elmwood Park. After retirement, he moved to Toms River where he was a member of the VFW Post # 8352, a member of the Men's Club, a Trustee in the Silver Ridge Westerly Homeowners Association and his most enjoyed position, that of an engineer and member of the Silver Ridge Park First Aid Squad.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 52 years Victoria (Bogdanski) Rollar, his son Edmund Rollar and his wife Judy and their daughters Nina, Cristina and Gina of Elkton, Maryland, Nancy (Rollar) Chase and her husband Jeff of Bloomfield and Dr. Thomas F. Rollar, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina as well as many nieces, nephews and treasured friends.
Visitation is at the Quinn Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Road in Toms River on Thursday January 21, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be offered from the funeral home on Friday January 22, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cem.,Arneytown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Silver Ridge Park First Aid Squad, PO Box 3311, Toms River, NJ 08757.

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Published by The Sun News on Jan. 21, 2010.

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Judy Hoyer

January 26, 2010

Dear Nancy, and family,
We were so saddened to hear of your loss of your Dad. The special bond between you was always obvious, and we know how much you will miss his presence in your life.

Know he will always be looking down on you and supporting you.

Love and prayers for all
Marc and Judy Hoyer

Steve Cooper

January 21, 2010

My heartfelt sorrow for your loss.
I came to know Tom as a rookie fireman some 30 years ago. Respected by ALL who knew him. As I have moved up the ranks, many more owe a debt to Tom Rollar for what he taught me about leadership.
I met some of his family today, and I hope it was of some comfort to you as we shared stories of his life. A man so dedicated to service -- military, civil, and volunteer -- all his life. The lives he touched must be countless.
Rest in well deserved peace, my friend.

January 21, 2010

Dear Vicky and family,
We wish to offer our condolences on behalf of the William Holler family. We have many happy memories of Tom. Due to illness we are unable to pay our respects in person. We wish to say how sorry we are for your loss. With deepest sympathies Carol, Pat, Bill, TJ, Cindy and Gene Holler.

Suzanne Davitt

January 21, 2010

To all the Rollar Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Suzanne Willette Davitt and Family

Carolina Bays ENT

January 21, 2010

Dr Rollar,
We all are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May God place his hands around you and your family in this time of mourning and may he give you strength you will need to carry on. May you find peace and comfort from his hands. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Carolina Bays ENT, Dr. Darin Sutton and Staff.

Ken Wenz

January 21, 2010

Dr. Thomas F. Rollar, Jr.,
Tom,
We are sorry to hear about your dad. Our prayers are with you and your family.

The Wenz Family.

Diane Craig

January 21, 2010

Dear Vicky: We were very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a darling man, and will be sadly missed. Due to illness, we will be unable to attend services, but our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Diane and Monica Craig

January 21, 2010

Sorry to hear about your loss Dr. Rollar. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Renee Capone

Barbara Diaz

January 21, 2010

We extend to you our deepest sympathies at the time of your loss.
Antonio and Barbara Diaz

Thomas Eicke

January 20, 2010

I am very saddened by the passing of Mr. Rollar. I have many great memories of my youth with him; baseball, scouts, and as a mentor and friend. Our thoughts and prayers go to your family.
Love Tom Eicke and family.

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