Thomas C. "Tom" Matlock
Thomas C. "Tom" Matlock
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Legacy
He was a proud graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School Class of 1967, and a member of the Ram's football team. Tom attended the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. Coming back to New Jersey he worked for Texaco Refinery for 13 years, then changing his career and becoming a manager for 15 years in the restaurant business. He was the owner of Bay Gables Restaurant in St. Petersburg Florida. Tom was an avid Eagles and Phillies Fan.
Family
He is the dear brother of Jean Weber (late Dennis), Ed Matlock, Jr. (Gretchen), Joanne Baio (John), Jim Matlock (Patti), and Patty Gardiner (Ben). Predeceased by his loving parents Anna "Thelma" and Edward Matlock Sr. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Farewell Tribute
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Saturday, March 8th at 11:00AM in Holy Angels Parish at St. Patrick's Church 86 Cooper Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096. Interment to follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Swedesboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association www.lungusa.org.
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Rick Morandi
March 8, 2025
To all of Tom´s Siblings, There is no way to fill the hole in my heart at the loss of my true friend that I have known "literally" my entire life! We were born 4 days apart and lived a few houses apart in Evergreen Park. (You all lived at 725 Wick Blvd and I lived at 734 N Evergreen.) We grew up together and a group of us stayed friends all our lives. I was the one who drove Tom to Akron to attend college, in my old 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire, which I sold to your dad when I went into the Navy in 1968. Although we were all separated by thousands of miles, at different points in our adult lives, we always managed to stay in touch and even had reunions where we could get together with old friends to reminisce and laugh. Tom was a true and faithful friend and I will miss him the rest of my days! He was a "One of a kind!" Rest in peace my old friend! Rick Morandi
Irene Sawyer
February 22, 2025
Dear Matlock Family, I am so sorry to learn that Tom passed away. He was a wonderful brother-in-law, and always made me laugh. He was a riot when he would arrive at my parent's house on Christmas wearing his silly Santa Clause outfit (with his dark hair showing below his hat), and handing out gifts. So many fun memories! I will always remember him fondly, and with a chuckle, in my heart. I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Irene Sawyer
Cynthia Huffman
February 20, 2025
RIP Sweet Tom
Donna Sierocinski
February 20, 2025
Dear Ed ,Gretchen and family.Sorry to hear of your loss.Know your in our thoughts and prayers.
Blessings The Sierocinski Family
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