Thomas Joseph Fogu Sr

Thomas Joseph Fogu, Sr., 72, of Berkeley Township passed from this life Friday, August 7, 2020. Thomas was born September 8, 1947 in Bayonne, New Jersey to the late Peter and Mary (Bawiec) Fogu. Thomas was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather and trusted friend. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, Semper Fi. He enjoyed watching the New York Giants, traveling and trips to Atlantic City. Thomas was most proud of his grandchildren and valued every moment watching them grow. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Geiss Fogu; son Brian Fogu and his wife Julie of Baldwinsville, New York; stepson George Gallagher and his wife Danielle of Toms River; sons Thomas Fogu, Jr. and Jason Fogu; brothers, Richie Fogu of New York; Peter “Sonny” Fogu of Florida; sisters, Christina “Lynn” Bradley and her husband Marty of Toms River; Cathy “Leslie” Martin and her husband David of Virginia; Suzanne Santangelo and her husband Anthony of Staten Island, New York; sister and brother in law, Kathy and Carmine Priore; Danny Geiss and 5 grandchildren, Peyton, Nickolas, Addison, Jake and Annabelle.

The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 3pm to 7pm at Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River, New Jersey 08757. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am, Friday August 14, 2020 at St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church, Toms River with entombment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River.

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