Victor B. Tuma MD

Dr. Tuma was my pediatrician and inspired me to become a physician. He is dearly missed.

My husband and I sat with Vic and Peggyann at our last NJ reunion for Holy Trinity High School class of 1961.

What a humble and lovely man!.. Peggyann was charming. WE had no idea of his accomplishments until we read his obituary. A giving life. RIP Vic

He was my doctor ever since I was born. I just turned 18 years old. I will appreciate all that he's done for me and my family for the rest of my life.

my daughter was one of Dr. Tuma´s patients since birth. I am very sad to hear that he has passed. Please send prayers to his family.

My sincere condolences to Victor´s family. Victor and I were premeds at PC. Both of us went on to medical school. We both elected to take a course in Research under the supervision of Dr Donald Leary. We studied rooting responses.

As was Kevin Beebe, first obit responder above, I was an Aquinas 4 dorm mate of Vic at Providence College. We also shared our birthday. All PC '65 men should recall Vic's artistic talent. He drew the Friar dribbling the basketball on the banner(bedsheet) that hung from our windows for NIT '62. Way back then, PC frosh had to memorize the alma mater(music is Sibelius' Finlandia) Vic memorized it and, in practising medicine half a century, lived it: ".......all fearless now, we brave life's hour."
Harry W Smith, M.D.

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I just found out yesterday about Dr.Tuma passing. We last saw him in August at my son's well visit and yesterday we went for the 1st time for a sick visit and he was not there. I was surprised not to see him. Dr.Tuma was not only my children's Dr for the last 20+years but he started at Metuchen pediatrics back when I was a kid. He was so beloved by my siblings and I , that I chose to bring my kids to him as well. He will be missed.A great man who spoke highly of his kids and grandchildren and also a great doctor.

My heart goes out to Dr Tuma's family. Although I never met him in person, I enjoyed having him as a client. He was witty and always so upbeat and friendly. I will miss our phone conversations. I'm so sorry may he rest in Peace.

My deepest condolences to you and your family. Dr. Tuma was a client of mine for over 25 years. He was always in a good mood and I looked forward to our meetings. He lived for 2 things - his family and his work. I believe he handles both remarkably. He will be missed. Peter T. LaCorte Mutual of Omaha

Our deepest condolences to Dr Tuma´s family, friends and colleagues. He was kind and caring soul.

Our deepest condolences to Dr. Tuma's family. It was a great honor to have known him. He always treated everyone with kindness and compassion. We will miss him greatly.

What an awesome dr! Over 15 years he served my children as their pediatrician. Whatever he said was always right! Our hearts are broken. My condolences to his entire family.

Dr. Tuma was my pediatrician as well as for all my girls. He was a great doctor, so personalable and always made us laugh. He will be truly missed. God bless you Dr. T.

Only having known Dr. Tuma for the 2 years of my son's life. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was very supportive and understanding and relatable to me when I lost my husband a year ago and gave me sound advice and reassured me I was doing everything right by my son. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Though we´ve only known Dr. Tuma for a short amount of time, he eased my fears and worrrs as an expectant mother and then as our daughter became his patient, we were sure she was in great hand with Dr. Tuma. To help a first time mom along this wild journey, no one has done for me what Dr. Tuma had done-made me feel seen and heard even when I didn´t know I needed it. He constantly reassured me my instincts were correct and to trust myself, I will hold onto this confidence he gave me and an honored to have met him.

Dr. Tuma was a compassionate and kind doctor who cared for our children for the last 15 years. He will be sorely missed. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

So sorry to hear this sad news. Thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Tumas family and staff. He was a wonderful man who has treated our family for the last 17 years. He will be missed.

Dr. Tuma was a wonderful and caring doctor to our children. We were lucky to have him as our family's pediatrician. RIP. You will be missed. The Gueldner Family.

Dr. Tuma along with Dr. Farkas cared for me until I was literally too old to be a patient and then Dr. Tuma took care of my children now 13 and 17. He was an amazing man and a wonderful pediatrician. My condolences to the Tuma family and his staff. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered always.

Dowling Family
Sending our condolences to a great Dr who treated 3 generations of Dowling children! Very caring dr will be greatly missed

My condolences to the family of this wonderful doctor and human being. He took care of my children for over 12 years. Always with care and insightful information. RIP sir. You will be missed.

My deepest sympathy to the family of my neighbor, Victor Tuma. I will miss seeing him working in his yard or sitting on his front porch.

So grateful for the care Dr.Tuma provided to my 2 boys from birth to 18 yrs of age! They always got a kick out of having to `count the seagulls´ on the wall painting to distract them when getting a vaccine. Fond memories of a caring and wise person. He surely left his mark in this world and will be missed.

On behalf of the Preesada family, we are sending our condolences to Dr. Tuma and his family, thank you for being there and helping us in our lives, rest in peace.

Amazing doctor my daughter has seen him since birth in Aug 2015 and he was always knew all this children by name

Dr Victor Tuma has been there for both of my children since they were born. He always made the girls smile and myself especially at times when I was that worried parent bringing in a sick child ! Any advice he ever gave me always was so valuable, especially coming from someone in this practice for as long as he has been. We will all deeply miss him and I know my girls will be very upset .

Love
The Szymanik Family

On behalf of the 5th Avenue crew and the entire Belmar Beach Patrol, we offer our sincere condolences to Dr. Tuma and his entire family.

Our condolences and prayers to Dr. Tuma´s entire family! He was a beloved doctor and a great man, he will be truly missed.

My sincerest condolences to Heather, Craig, Gary and Glenn. Some of my favorite childhood memories include Dr and Mrs. Tuma and when I think of them it brings a smile to my face. I am grateful for that and to their friendship they extended to my dear parents. I informed both my sister and brother Rosemary and Sam and they were very sad to hear of this news. My brother said it very simply, “Dr. Tuma was a very kind man.”

My condolences to Dr. Tumas family. We were blessed to have him as our children´s doctor for the past 11 years. What a wonderful, caring man. He will be missed!

My deepest condolences to Dr. Tuma's family and work family. Dr. Tuma was in the delivery room with me and has been a blessing for the past 9 years. May he rest in peace

Dr Tums was my pediatrician in the late 60s and early 70s. Always kind and positive memories of the care I received. Condolences to his family.

My deepest sympathies to Dr. Tuma and his family. I was a patient of Dr. Tuma's (fondly known as Dr. Bear to me) for many years and my son was his patient for the last year. He was a wonderful, caring doctor who will be sorely missed.

My deepest condolences to Dr. Tuma´s family, friends, colleagues, and patients on the loss of this great man who cared for our 2 girls; first as newborns and through their later years. He was a gentlemen and an exemplary practitioner.