THOMAS F. JOYCE

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE IN THOMAS' NAME TO: ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE MEMORIAL FUND 5635 BERKSHIRE VALLEY ROAD OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438 AND / OR HOPE HOUSE FOOD PANTRY 5635 BERKSHIRE VALLEY ROAD OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438 AND / OR A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE VISITATION: TUESDAY: FEBRUARY 6, 2024 2PM TO 4PM AND 7PM TO 9PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL MASS: WEDNESDAY: FEBRUARY 7, 2024 10AM ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH 5635 BERKSHIRE VALLEY ROAD OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438 INTERMENT: WEDNESDAY: FEBRUARY 7, 2024 FOLLOWING FUNERAL MASS ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CEMETEY ADJACENT TO THE CHURCH Thomas F. Joyce, 91 years, of Oak Ridge, NJ, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1932 in Tuam, Ireland to the late Delia (nee McHugh) and the late Peter Joyce. Thomas married Joan (nee Fitzgerald) in 1959 and resided in Oak Ridge, NJ. For many years Thomas was the Service Manager at Fredericks Fuel and Heating Services in Oak Ridge, NJ. Thomas volunteered much of his time with Fire Company #1 and as an usher at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, in Oak Ridge, NJ. In his spare time, he mostly enjoyed fishing, playing shuffle board, riding his bike. Thomas was predeceased by his son Tommie Joyce in 1989; his son-in-law Brian Elliott in 2024; and his nine siblings. He is survived by his beloved wife Joan; his loving children Joan Marie Elliott and Peter Joyce; his cherished grandson Thomas Joyce and his wife Lauren; his adored great grandson Liam Joyce; his dear brother Patsy Joyce; his many dear nieces and nephews; his special friend and caregiver Donna Liamero and longtime friend John Kinney; his daughter-in-law Melody Joyce; his dear sisters and brothers-in-law, both in the US and Ireland; and his loving granddogs Dugan and Mackenzie. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435. The funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 10am at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5635 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438. The interment will follow at St. Thomas the Apostle Cemetery, adjacent to the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Thomas’ name to: St. Thomas the Apostle Memorial Fund, 5635 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07435 and / or Hope House Food Pantry, 5635 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07435, and / or a charity of your choice. On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com.

THOMAS F. JOYCE

April 14, 1932 - January 30, 2024