Thomas Ellinger

Thomas Arthur Ellinger of Mount Laurel, NJ passed away Tuesday Evening March 22, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family.Thomas was born March 3, 1944 in Hershey, PA to Arthur and Romaine(Kautz) Ellinger.He graduated from Palmyra High School in 1962 and from Elizabethtown College in 1968.On February 5, 1975 he married his soulmate Antoinette (Frumento) they had one child Amanda together she was apple of his eye.Thomas was employed by JC Penny's for 36 years where he worked his way up to Store Manager. He enjoyed his career, but excelled in his retirement. He was an avid golfer, bowler and an all around sports enthusiast. Tom wasalways involved in his community, he was a Rotarian, visited nursing homes with his dog, volunteered for the Red Cross, as well as many other acts of service.He loved his current dog with all his heart as well as his other four-legged companions over the years.He loved spending time with his family; they were his world.Tom lived his life to the fullest he gave 100 percent in everything he did; grass did not grow under his feet.Tom is survived by his wife of 41 years Antoinette (Frumento) Ellinger. Tom was extremely loving and proud of his three daughters, Amanda Ellinger and her husband Raymond Branson of Philadelpha, Tamara Onofrey and herhusband John Onofrey of Powder Springs, GA. Teresa Janiga and her husband Lawrence Janiga of Powder Springs, GA. Also, his honorary daughter Kim Tildon and her husband James of Aberdeen, MD. His sister Judy Uppermanand her husband Dennis and brother Gary Ellinger and his wife Susan. His sisters-in-law Catherine Frumento and Carol Frumento of Mount Laurel, NJ. His seven beautiful grandchildren Matthew, Emily, Alexis, Jacob, Benjamin,Evan and Samantha.Donations in Tom's memory can be made to Animal Welfare Association at Awanj.org or call at 856-424-2288 ext. 107.