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He was last employed by Quick Check, Route 517, Independence Township, NJ as an Attendant. Previously he worked for 16 years at Home Depot and 7 years at Walmart. He enjoyed working in the garden department, sharing his knowledge of plants and flowers and selling Weber grills. Thomas enjoyed talking to people and made many friends there. Earlier he worked at Hercules and was there during the explosions, lost some of his hearing as a result and gained the nickname "Boomer"
He is survived by his wife: Veronica (O'Neill) Smith, daughter, Mary Unsworth and husband Michael, brother of Freddie Smith, sister, Roseanne Vega and husband James A., and many nieces and nephews his best beloved friend "Dukie", his loyal Maltese-Poodle.
Memorial calling hours will be Wednesday, February 19 from 3 – 6 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
The funeral service will be held 5:30 pm on Wednesday, February 19 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Pastor Michael Schlick officiating.
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Corrine Hepworth
April 11, 2025
I did not know Tom well except for seeing him at Walmart. He was awesome. Always cracking a joke. My dog Bo and I walk almost every day past the garden center doors. He always came out to play with him! He was a bright spot in my and Bo´s day! So sorry he is gone!. We´ll miss you Tom!!
Ellen Booth
March 27, 2025
Hi,
I just found out that he passed. My daughter and myself were customers at Home depot. My daughter did not have a Dad or grandpa, so she adopted Tom. She would make him pictures at school and liked hime very much. He was such a good person.
I am sure he will be missed dearly.
MAY HE REST IN INTERNAL PEACE!
Ellen and Ana Booth
Mitchell Blake
March 25, 2025
Hello. My name is Mitch. I just recently found out the news about Tom. I am extremely heartbroken to hear this news. I moved up to the area a couple of years ago and always stopped at the Walmart pretty frequently for whatever I may have needed. I met Tom there and immediately had a great conversation. My father is originally from Long Island and hearing Tom´s accent, reminded me of my father right away. Every time I went to Walmart I always made sure to stop and say hi to Tom. Tom helped me pick out Christmas lights for my fiancé and I, even joining in our FaceTime in Walmart to crack some jokes and help us. The last time I saw Tom was at Walmart. I needed socks and only had my phone, thinking Walmart had Apple Pay. Unfortunately, I was wrong. Tom reached back and grabbed his wallet and put down $10 cash to help me for the time being. I only met Tom a handful of times, but I can tell you he is an extraordinary person. He made an everlasting impact on my life and taught me just the small acts of kindness can mean a lot. Rest In Peace Tom. Til we meet again.
Mary W
March 13, 2025
Tom`s kindness and interest in my daughter who is disabled was always the highlight for us when we came to Walmart. He made a positive difference! He is missed.
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Nicole D
March 2, 2025
Tom. You were the man at Walmart. Always friendly and kind to my kids. You will truly be missed by me and my children.
Bill mulvaney
March 2, 2025
Tom you were very friendly to people and everyone loved talking to you. You know more about Walmart than the owners did, they were wrong for letting you go . You will be missed when I go in the back door Walmart I think of you often and remember you well and also at QuickChek seeing you at the pumps God bless you and rest in peace.
Jose
March 2, 2025
Tom was a funny character. Love conversating with him every time I went into Walmart. Use to talk about fishing and the Bronx.. rest easy my friend
Tyra Daniel-Brito
March 2, 2025
Tom, we will surely miss you and all the humorous conversations we´ve had. It was always a pleasure to see you.
To the family, we are so sorry for your loss. May God keep, strengthen, and guide you all.
God bless,
The Daniel Family
Em W
March 2, 2025
Tom-
Thank you for always being so kind to my daughters and even listening to me vent when I had a sad look on my face. You were the best associate ever at Walmart. The world needs more "Tom´s". Rest in peace sweet Tom
Jeremy mutz
March 2, 2025
Lived around the corner- always super nice to me and my wife and our little dog. Definitely a good man. That´s too bad.
Nancy and Sasha Petrovic
March 2, 2025
All my prayers Nancy and Sasha Petrovic
Mia Arielle Parker
February 22, 2025
Such a kind and funny man to my family and I and we would always talk with him and see him and Duke walking around the neighborhood. Condolences from the Parker Family.
May he rest in eternal peace with Jesus
Carolyn homes Mars
February 21, 2025
Rest in peace Tom
Nichole K
February 19, 2025
I will always remember Tom, he was one of a kind. Always telling stories and a great salesman he was. Tom could sell anything without even trying.
All he´d have to say is hey you need a new hose , it´s marked down to $25.00 from 75.00, and just like that he sold it! Incredible. My funniest memory was the melons when a customer didn´t want them, he said Nichole like my melons. always being a comedian- I will miss Tom very much. He was a great guy!!! Until we meet again my friend , RIP and watch over Vera and your daughter!!
Benny and Elle Rivera
February 19, 2025
Vera, our deepest sympathies.
Boomer has been a friend since our days working at Hercules. He will be greatly missed.
Annette Khalaf
February 19, 2025
I will always have fond memories of when we worked together. I will miss you my friend.
Angela conroy
February 16, 2025
Vera sorry fir your loss. Tommy was such a nice friendly man. He got along with everyone . Wanted to make sure everybody was happy. He will be missed. Love Angela and Tim
Mr.Bill
February 15, 2025
He had the gift to be able to talk to anyone about just about anything was a big help to me when l started at WM Always remember him as Santa at CHRISTMAS time enjoyed people and helping. Mr. Bill
Mark Roe
February 14, 2025
I always called him motor mouth. He will be missed.
Kelley Heins
February 14, 2025
He was one in a million. Always in or hearts. Godspeed my friend.
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