"Uncle Tom, I will miss our talks and laughs. I know you are at peace and happy to be re united with the love of your life Aunt Jeannette ? rest in peace. "
In loving memory of
Thomas Joseph DeCasere
June 20, 1932 - January 3, 2023
Thomas Joseph DeCasere, on January 3, 2023, of Runnemede. Age 90.
Beloved husband of the late Jeanette. Devoted father of Debra Helhowski (Michael). Loving son of the late Joseph and Catherine DeCasere. Cherished brother of Catherine DeCasere and the late Florence White, Lucy Lorino (Anthony), and Rita Bonikowski (Raymond). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Tom proudly served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne during the Korean War. He was still very active in the 82nd Airborne Division Association and enjoyed hanging out with his buddies in his local South Jersey Chapter. He enjoyed going to senior bootcamp with his wife, and attending other retired military functions. He loved to take bus trips with the local senior groups.
There will be a viewing Thursday morning January 12, 2023 from 9:15 am to 11:15 am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Funeral Mass 12 noon at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa's Church 13 E. Evesham Rd. Runnemede, NJ 08078.
Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)
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"Dear Uncle Tommy, I am so grateful for all the great times and talks we had together. You will be greatly missed. RJ"
"Uncle Tom, you will be greatly missed. But we know that you are now with Aunt Jeanie again.
We all love you and look forward to seeing you again someday! "