Charles "Tom" McWilliams

Charles Thomas McWilliams 78 of Island Heights NJ passed away at home on April 9 2024. He was born & raised in Hackensack NJ and known as Tom by most. He worked a good part of his life driving a tractor trailer and retired from the Teamsters in 2002.

Tom loved to hunt and fish both saltwater and fresh water. He loved to party with friends and earned the nickname of “crazy legs” for his love of dancing. He was a simple man with simple wants and beloved by all who met him.

Tom is survived by his wife Patricia and two sons, Dustin and John McWilliams as well as two stepsons, Michael and Thomas Gavin. Also survived by his grandson Josh Coslar and step grandchildren, Sean, Ryan, Tyler & Olivia Gavin, as well as seven nieces and one nephew.

Tom is predeceased by his mother Mary and father John McWilliams as well as his brother James and sister Carol McWilliams.

A memorial gathering will be offered Sunday, April 14, 2024 2:00pm – 5:00pm and Monday, April 15, 2024 10:00am until the funeral service at 11:00am at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 809 Central Ave., Seaside Park, NJ.

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