Thomas A. Grimes Sr.

Thomas A. Grimes Sr.

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Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine

61 Georgia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

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Thomas Grimes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Higgins Memorial Home - Freehold on Mar. 29, 2026.
Thomas Grimes, 88, of Monroe Township passed away on March 22, 2026. He was born in Brooklyn, New York.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving from 1956 to 1957.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia Grimes; sons, Thomas Jr., and Michael Grimes; his brothers, Harry and Eugene; his sister, Patty; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold on Wednesday at 10:30 am followed by interment at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown.

Memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

1

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine

61 Georgia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

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Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.