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Tommy was born in Somerville and formerly of Bound Brook before moving to Dunellen in 2000. He attended Bound Brook High School. Tommy was employed as a fork lift mechanic for over 30 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hanging out with his family and friends, especially at his annual Thanksgiving Turkey Fry Party. Tommy will be sadly missed by all.
He is predeceased by his soulmate Julie Engleman, his father Ellsworth Gordon and his step father Anthony Sheha.
Surviving is his daughter Amanda Furey (James), mother Joyce Sheha, brothers Timmy Gordon (Colleen) and Michael Sheha (Angie), sister Marilyn Baird, sister-in-law Jolene DePaolo, grandson James, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private. Arrangements by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, Somerville.
Donations can be made to the Somerset County Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. To send condolences to the family, visit brucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com
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