Thomas V. Colace Sr.

Thomas V. Colace Sr. obituary, Cherry Hill, NJ

Thomas V. Colace Sr.

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Thomas Colace Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schetter Funeral Home on Mar. 17, 2026.
Thomas V. Colace, Sr. of Cherry Hill, NJ died March 14, 2026. Age 91. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Mari). Loving father of Roseann Clouse (Rick); Thomas Colace, Jr. (Annette); Jodi Colace, Filindo Colace (Theresa) and the late Vincent Colace (Lee Colace). Devoted grandfather of 13, great grandfather of 16 and great great grandfather of 3. Dear brother of Joanne Muskett, Joseph Mari and Thomas Finnegan. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Thomas V. Colace, Sr. was President of Thomas Colace Produce Company. He spent his career in The Philadelphia Produce Market. He loved going out to dinner every weekend with his wife Dolores. Tom will be missed by all who knew him.

Viewing Friday 8:15 to 10:15am in The Schetter Funeral Home, 304 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11am in Holy Eucharist Church, 344 Kresson Road, Cherry Hill, NJ. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 3906 Church Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08054.

The family wishes to express gratitude to all of the healthcare workers, especially Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice for the special care given to Tom.

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So sorry for your family`s loss. May your dad`s memory be a blessing to all of you?
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Tommy will be missed. May he be resting in God's loving arms. Also sending many hugs to cousin Delores and the family.

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