Thomas J. Johnson Sr.

Thomas J. Johnson Sr. “TJ”, of Lambertville passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington. He was 62 and will truly be missed. TJ was born and raised in the Mt. Holly area but moved to Lambertville and resided there for the past 21 years. He went to Rancocas Valley Regional High School then continued his education at Trenton State College where he received his bachelor’s degree. He retired from State of New Jersey - Department of the Treasury after serving over 20 years in Information and Sciences Division. He was member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Lambertville, Knight of Columbus (3rd Degree), Mt. Holly Elks, and the YMCA. Tom had been paraplegic for over 40 years but had maintained a positive and strong spirit about life. He liked to participate in wheelchair races as well as regular marathons, and had won numerous times. He made significant influences that have changed the rules on regular races/marathons, resulting in now having a division that allows people with disabilities to race in the same race as those without, a groundbreaking achievement for everyone with a disability. He continued helping and contributing to his society in Lambertville and has been recognized by many whose lives had been touched or helped by him. Son of the late Bernard and Elizabeth Johnson, he is survived by two sons, Thomas J. Price (Debbie Londah-Price), Thomas Johnson Jr. (Erica Johnson); his longtime companion, Kathleen McCusker; four grandchildren, Dylan Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Carley Gardner, Chas Estep; five siblings, Bernard Johnson (Lucia), Michael Johnson, Patricia Cahall, Susan Johnson, Joyce Wentz; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am, Thursday at the Sacred Heart RC Church, 260 High St., Mt. Holly. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 pm at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mt. Holly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Carrier Clinic, 252 Route 601, Belle Mead, NJ 08502.

Thomas J. Johnson Sr.

October 28, 1952 - June 10, 2015