Thomas R. Wolff

Thomas R. Wolff obituary, Mahwah, NJ

Thomas R. Wolff

Thomas Wolff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vander Plaat Memorial Home on Jul. 3, 2025.

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Thomas Wolff, 80, of Township of Washington, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Before retiring, Tom worked for the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police, in Alpine NJ as a Police Officer. He was a Member of American Legion Post 111 Closter NJ, Knights of Columbus, Washington Township, VFW Post 809, and the PBA Local 83. Tommy was a Navy veteran who served our country proudly during the Vietnam War. He was a parishioner at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Washington Twp.

Beloved husband of Patronella Wolff (nee Resciniti). Devoted father of Dawn (Woody) Stern, Tara (Paul) Vernieri and PaPa of Colin, Shannon, Rebecca, and Christopher. Loving brother of Charles Wolff. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Anthony, Albert, and Richard.

Family will receive friends on Monday, July 7, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 113 South Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, July 8, at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, followed by an 11:00 am Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 668 Ridgewood Rd. Township of Washington. Cremation will be private.

In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in Thomas' memory may be made to Tomorrows Children's Fund, 30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601.

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