Thomas Roach, 75, passed away on April 14, 2025. Thomas was born in New York City, NY to parents Vincent and Catherine Roach. He grew up in the Bronx, New York, and lived in Willingboro, NJ, before settling in Whiting in 1990.

Thomas served in the U.S. Navy and was active in veteran organizations during his life. After his discharge in 1974, Thomas worked as a draftsman.

Thomas is predeceased by his parents; He is survived by his sister Joan Monaghan, his nieces Katherine McFadden, Nancy Monaghan, and Jill Monaghan, and his great-nieces and nephews Roark McFadden, Vivienne Fischler, Simone Fischler, Madeleine Barnes, and Nicholas Barnes.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Manchester Memorial Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to Noon. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Toms River, NJ.

Online condolences can be made at www.manchestermemorialfh.com.

Funeral arrangements were trusted to Manchester Memorial Funeral Home, 28 Schoolhouse Road Whiting, NJ 08759, (732) 350-1950.