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Thomas Bowditch Obituary
2/23/2020
Thomas R. Bowditch, 70, of Cresco, died Sunday, February 23, 2020 surrounded by his family at Lehigh Valley Pocono Hospice House in East Stroudsburg. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Collins) Bowditch.
Born in Orange, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Thomas A. and Regina (Poerner) Bowditch.
A proud Veteran, Tom served in the United States Army National Guard. He worked for the New Jersey Police Department in East Orange, New Jersey for 26 years. After his retirement, he was a mechanic in the New Jersey area before settling in the Poconos. Tom founded the Monroe County Joint Veterans Honor Guard where he provided honors for thousands of deceased veterans, as well as memorial dedications. Thomas was previous Commander of the American Legion Post 903 and the Monroe County Joint Veterans Guard. He was involved with taking care of the Tannersville War Memorial and was a member of the American Legion.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his step-children: Stephen Stack and his wife, Wendy of Cresco; Thea Stack-Davies and her husband, Edward of Montville, New Jersey; and Kathryn Stack-Rizzolo and her husband, Mark of Fairfield, New Jersey; sister, Regina Bowditch-Kottke of Wyoming; niece Rebecca Sullivan of Colorado, and five grandchildren: Angelica, Felicia, Johnny, Olivia, and Nicholas.
Reverend Father Gregory Loughney will conduct a blessing service at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 29 at Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco. Calling hours will continue until 4 p.m. and end with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dean Michael Clarizio Foundation: DMCCF by visiting dmccfheroes.com/ or the Wounded Warrior Project by visiting woundedwarriorproject.org/
Private cremation has been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home Crematory.
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6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco
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McCargo family
October 2, 2024
This was him and my dad, (RIP)
Bob Stock
February 29, 2020
Rest In Peace, Tom. It's been many years ...I remember you from back in the day when you were a mechanic @ West Orange Police and when you joined the East Orange Police Dept. and lived on Mt. Pleasant Place. My deepest sympathy to Tom's family. Rest In Peace, Tom.
Bill Ulrich
February 29, 2020
Tom and I were great friends growing up in West Orange. He was funny, caring and kind. We had so many good times together but unfortunately most of them I can't express here.
Rest in peace my dear friend I'll never forget you. !
Bill Ulrich
Gwen Kaiser
February 29, 2020
My sincerest condolences to Nancy and family.
May peace be with you.
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Steve USMC 01-05
February 26, 2020
One last Thank You to a dear friend,
Thank you Tom for not ever giving up on us young Iraq war veterans. I will NEVER FORGET all the guidance and encouragement that you provided during our many long talks regarding military/civilian life.
Rest in peace dear friend
February 26, 2020
In deepest sympathy ,
Bob Woehrle
Doreen Powers
February 25, 2020
Rest in Peace Tom. The welcome of all those Veterans you honored were probably waiting to return the honor when you entered heaven. It was well earned. May all your good works here continue on. May your example as a good man guide generations of your family and friends. Thanks you for your service and may you Rest In Peace. Doreen Powers ALA Gilbert, Monroe PA
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Bolock Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. - Cresco6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA 18326
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Bolock Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. - Cresco6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA 18326
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