Bernard J Tinsdale

Bernard J Tinsdale obituary

Bernard J Tinsdale

Bernard Tinsdale Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 18, 2025.
Bernard J Tinsdale 74 of Toms River died Monday, September 22, 2025 at Hampton Ridge, Toms River. Born in East Orange, he resided in Bellville years before moving to Bloomfield and finally to Toms River 15 years ago. He was a postal worker at the U.S. Postal Service International Exchange office for 42 years before his retirement. Bernard had a truly radiant personality and quick wit to match. He had a vast knowledge of subjects and loved conversing with others about a number of topics. He is predeceased by his stepson Paul, and sister, Alice (Liz) Hill. Surviving is his wife of 37 years, Donna Tinsdale, stepsons, Luis Rivera and Alan Delellis, sister, Annemarie Vitale, and 3 grandchildren, Sophia, Christopher, and Nick Delellis. Cremation is private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St Jude Children's Hospital 501 St Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

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