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Thomas Gilmore Obituary
11/06/2020
Thomas J. Gilmore, 74, of Pocono Pines, died unexpectedly Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home. He was the loving husband of Joanne (Gallagher) Gilmore, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters: Jennifer Hornidge and her husband, James of Westwood, New Jersey; Julie Becan of Maywood, New Jersey; and Christina Radigan and her husband, Bryan of Ramsey, New Jersey; and six beloved grandchildren: Jack, Ashley, Reagan, Paige, Morgan, and Brooke.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Thomas M. and Margaret (Lang) Gilmore.
Thomas was President and CEO of the New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) for 30 years. Tom was a beloved and highly respected leader who, during his tenure, was instrumental in the passage of landmark conservation laws and the preservation of hundreds of thousands of acres of open space. A staunch advocate for bringing people closer to nature, Tom advanced environmental education through New Jersey Audubon nature centers, as well as in our schools and communities. Prior to NJAS, Thomas served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Philadelphia Zoo.
Earlier in his career, in 1968 he taught at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor, PA. While at the school, he combined his passion for sports with mentoring and launched and coached the first-ever boys soccer team.
Thomas was also an avid fly fisherman and outdoor enthusiast. After retiring in 2012, he focused his efforts on this outdoor writing having authored seven books and innumerable magazine articles.
A memorial service and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Gilmore's memory to the New Jersey Audubon Society, 9 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07804 or Archbishop Carroll High School, Radnor, PA 19085.
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Bob Edge
September 14, 2023
Tom was my best friend at GHS . Played soccer together and worked at the Hill Theatre . Many hours playing at the park in Mt Airy. I lost track of him after I went into the Submarine Service in 1966. Glad to see he had a very successful life !! Photos from Germantown HS year book 1964 . Rest in peace my friend !! Bob Edge , class of 64
Rick Nyles
November 18, 2020
I had the pleasure of know Tom, fishing with him and working with him on several publishing projects. I will miss him. God bless.
dick weiss
November 13, 2020
i played soccer with tommy at temple. he was a great guy, highly principled, incredibly hard working and loved the outdoors. am not surprised he was a huge success at the philadelphia zoo and the audubon society condolences to joanne and the family.
Dennis Bingham
November 13, 2020
I fondly remember Mr. Gilmore from my Freshman ('68-'69) typing class, and a business course later at Archbishop Carroll HS. He was always approachable and friendly, a really good guy. Sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his wife, daughters and grandchildren.
Jeffrey Small
November 12, 2020
Thanks Tom for forming an important part of so many young men's lives.
Blessings to your girls.
Sweeper-Back Jeff Small
Sig Morawski and Lynn Morawski
November 12, 2020
Been many years since Temple but the memories and occasional glimpses of his career always brought pleasant thoughts. Notable exception was watching him care for his wounded leg after our game at Elizabethtown in 1967. Our sincere condolences to Joanne and all family members. You had to share a wonderful person.
Bill Hoblitzell
November 12, 2020
Tom and I were distant friends in the local fly fishing community. We planned to fish together someday soon over the years. It is with great sympathy and condolences to his family I offer, he and I respected one another greatly,I recently saw him a a TU club meeting and we promised to get together for sure this season.
Rest In Peace my mentor friend. God Bless!
Jim
November 11, 2020
A Teacher and Coach who had an extraordinary ability to convey knowledge, was Coach Gilmore.
Eternal rest my friend.
Jim Doran, Carroll, 1971.
Bill Hoblitzell
November 11, 2020
Tom and I were distant friends in the local fly fishing community. We planned to fish together someday soon over the years. It is with great sympathy and condolences to his family I offer, he and I respected one another greatly,I recently saw him a a TU club meeting and we promised to get together for sure this season.
Rest In Peace my mentor friend. God Bless!
Richard Greco
November 11, 2020
Tom and I were friends many years ago. He was a real gentleman and a good friend. His great loves in his life were his wife and family, Soccer, and fly fishing. We fished many times together from basic tackle to fly fishing and even ice fishing. He was a great guy and a good friend. I was very sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to Joanne and his daughters.
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