" Tom will always be in our hearts forever. He was a life-long friend and you could always count on him if you needed him for anything. He surely resides now with the Angels. "
In loving memory of
Thomas A. DeBlass
September 8, 1947 - April 14, 2021
Thomas Angelo DeBlass, age 73, of Bayville passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Hazelton, PA, he lived in Highland Park and East Brunswick before moving to Bayville in 1985.
A barber for over fifty years, he owned Tom's Barber Shop in Bayville until he retired in 2014. He was a US Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War, and was a parishioner of St. Barnabas RC Church, Bayville. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Debra; his son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Delilah DeBlass of Bayville; two grandchildren, Isabelle and Thomas; his mother, Manuella DeBlass of East Brunswick; and his sisters, Sally Ann Conover of East Brunswick, Diane Wadsworth and her partner Wayne Ferris of East Brunswick, and Mari-Jo Fierro and her husband Joseph of Myrtle Beach, SC, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Private arrangements were entrusted to Forked River Funeral and Cremation Service, 1022 Lacey Road, Forked River.
Tributes
"Your infectious smile, charming personality and loving nature will be greatly missed. I will always cherish the moments of unconditional love, laughter and patience you showered your grandchildren with. A better grandfather does not exist. Thank you for understanding me when I needed it the most. Until we meet again, I miss you and I love you. ?"
"Missing you every moment of every day. I love you always and forever. Your wife. ??????"