Thomas D. Collora

Thomas D. Collora obituary, Bloomfield, NJ

Thomas D. Collora

Thomas Collora Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Compassionate Cremation Services, Inc. - Clifton on Jan. 31, 2026.
Thomas D Collora passed away on the morning of January 29, 2026 after battling illness for years. He was forced to retire at a young age.

Born in Cedar Grove and resided in Bloomfield for 23 years. Devoted husband, companion, best friend and soulmate to Anne. Stepfather to Jason and Joanna Iriarte. Brother of John, Father of Gregory, Predeceased by father and mother John and Louise, Brothers Robert, Stephen and sister Janice. Tom was an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. Tom and his wife enjoyed listening to Tom Petty and going to his concerts. They also enjoyed watching old movies and sci-fi. Cremation was private.

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