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Thomas Maholchic Obituary
Born in Newark, N.J., on Aug. 27, 1973, the son of James T. Maholchic, Simpson, and the late Mary Lou Kovalesky Maholchic, he resided in Fords, N.J., was a graduate of Woodbridge High School and had been employed by the carpenter's union in New Jersey.
Tom was a kind and loving son and brother. Tom was a lifelong follower of the Grateful Dead. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends at Lake Como.
In addition to his father, he is survived by four siblings, Kathy Papcaik, Hillsborough, N.J., Ellen Baglien, Seattle, Wash., David Maholchic, Newfoundland, N.J., and Julie Lehoczky, Atlantic Highland, N.J.; aunts, an uncle, Violet and Jerry Maholchic, Tunhannock, Charlotte Rogero, Winter Haven, Fla.; and nieces and nephews, Paige Werner, Brett Baglien and Charles Lehoczky.
A blessing service will be held on Friday at 8 p.m. in Joseph W. Scotchlas Funeral Home Inc., 621 Main St., Simpson. Cremation will follow and then interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Simpson.
Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
For directions or condolences, visit www.scotchlasfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Maholchic
Angelo (Butch) Zannone
August 27, 2018
My condolences to the entire Maholchic family. Tom and I were best friends when I lived in Fords as a kid. Great memories of going to Lake Como..swimming, fishing, and hiking. We even went to Maui when we were about 12 years old or so. He was a kind soul. Rest in peace, brother.
CHRISTOPHER MARTORINA
August 24, 2018
To The Entire Maholchic Family, My Deepest Condolences. I Will Forever Have A Special Place For Tom In My Heart, I Looked At Him As A Younger Brother. He Will Be Missed By Everyone At Angelo's Pizza. Farewell My Brother.
August 24, 2018
Uncle Jim, Kathy, Ellen, David and Julie,
I am so sorry about Tom. My thought and prayers are with you.
Love to all, Beverly
Chris and Julie Robinson
August 24, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing, he was a good friend and person. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time.
Agnes Dragos-Lengyel
August 23, 2018
Dear Mr. Maholchic and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful person and a good friend from high school. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 23, 2018
Dear Jim & Family:
We extend our most deepest sympathy on
the loss your dear son, Thomas.
May his soul rest in peace.
Our prayers for God's blessings
upon you all.
Your sister-in-law & family,
Mrs. Irene Maholchic,
Rockville, Maryland.
Chrissy Shanley
August 22, 2018
Julie I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are sent to you and your family.
Josephine Cassella
August 22, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 22, 2018
Dear James & Family:
Our most sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved son, Thomas.
May his soul rest in peace in his
heavenly home.
"God" bless you all at this most
sorrowful time.
Ret. Chief, Michael L. Mroczka, &
wife, Mrs. Marian T. Mroczka,
Mayfield, Pa.
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