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Thomas E Farley

1960 - 2025

Thomas E Farley obituary, 1960-2025, Rockaway Park, NY

BORN

1960

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Christopher T. Jordan Funeral Home

302 Long Beach Rd

Island Park, New York

Thomas Farley Obituary

Thomas E Farley of Rockaway Park was born on March 7th, 1960 to James Farley and Dorothy Kromm of Rockaway. Thomas passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025 at the age of 65.

Thomas was a beloved father and survived by his five children Michelle, Lisa, Thomas, Joseph and Jacklyn; grandchildren Roman, Graham and Sienna Farley; and siblings John, Patricia, Deborah, Arthur, Mickey and preceded by his brother James and parents James and Dorothy.

Thomas was a staple of his community and a bright light to everyone he met. In his early career he was a local legend serving as a pizza artist in the local Rockaway and Long Beach communities. He was a man of the beach, spending most of his off time there and enjoying time in nature with friends and family. Thomas was a hard worker; always providing all he could for everyone around him. He was the type of man that would give you the shirt off his back and buy everyone at the bar a round. He was always the life of the party. For Thomas his family was his world and he was their rock. Anyone who crossed his path was left with a lifelong impact.

Services are being held on Sunday, December 21st from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. at the Christopher T. Jordan Funeral Home. Located at 302 Long Beach Road, Island Park, NY. of Rockaway Park was born on March 7th, 1960 to James Farley and Dorothy Kromm of Rockaway. Thomas passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025 at the age of 65.

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Published by LIHERALD.com from Dec. 23 to Dec. 30, 2025.

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Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Christopher T. Jordan Funeral Home

302 long Beach Rd, Island Park, NY 11558

Dec

21

Prayer Service

2:00 p.m.

Christopher T. Jordan Funeral Home

302 long Beach Rd, Island Park, NY 11558

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302 Long Beach Rd, Island Park, NY 11558

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