Thomas J. Dolan Sr.

Thomas J Dolan Sr, age 57 of Westampton, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 15, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. Tom is predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Kimberly A (Breining) Dolan and his parents, Michael J Dolan and Ellen (Sproul) Dolan. He is survived by his four children, Thomas J Jr (Amy), Alexandria, Arianna, and Brayden, his niece who he lovingly served as a father figure to, Jaimie (Breining) Mecum (Ernie), his parents-in-law, Ronald J Breining, Sr. and Patricia (McNulty) Breining of Eastampton, NJ, his sister-in-law, Danielle Breining of Eastampton, NJ, and brothers-in-law Ronald J Breining II (Cindy) of Barrington, NJ, and William A Breining (Alexis) of Woodbury Heights, NJ, five additional nieces and nephews, and a great-niece. Born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia, Tom was a 1984 graduate of Father Judge High School in Philadelphia, PA. After marrying the love of his life, Kimberly, in February 1987 and starting their life together in the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia, the family moved to Westampton, NJ in 1995. Tom was a proud, hard-working mechanic, and spent most of his career serving various car dealerships across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Tom wanted everyone to know one thing - that he loved his wife, Kimberly, more than anything. He did whatever he could to bring Kimberly happiness and provide for their family. Tom did all of the little things for Kimberly, from bringing her coffee in bed every morning to making sure she regularly had fresh flowers. He also did all of the big things for Kimberly, by lovingly caring for her throughout her 3 year battle with cancer. Tom set a great example for his children and family of what it means, and more importantly, what it looks like to truly love one another. Tom spent more than 30 years valiantly battling Multiple Sclerosis, but never let his disease prevent him from being there for his family and going above and beyond to help whoever he could. He was always looking for a way to help, and would quickly grab his tools and ladder, offer a word of advice, or try to make you smile and laugh. You may have met Tom at either Tom Foolery’s Irish Pub and Grill in Philadelphia, PA or Dolan’s Irish Pub in Burlington, NJ and quickly learned that he loved to talk, tell stories, and find a way to help. Though he never made it to Ireland, Tom was a proud Irish Catholic and fan of Notre Dame Football. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, but also not so secretly rooted for his favorite childhood teams, the New York Yankees and New England Patriots. Tom enjoyed the simple things in life - a cold glass of Pepsi, a bowl of ice cream, chocolate cake, time on the couch watching a movie or one of his favorite shows, and, of course, playing the lottery, in hopes of one day hitting big. Simply put, Tom was a great man, and the best husband, father, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with Tom’s family on Wednesday, September 20 from 6pm-8pm at Perinchief Chapels, 438 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 21 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Church, 260 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. Entombment at Jesus, Bread of Life Catholic Cemetery will follow the Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor and memory of Tom’s wife, Kimberly, to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: https://togetherinteal.donordrive.com/team/ForeverKimberly6722 .

Thomas J. Dolan Sr.

April 12, 1966 - September 15, 2023