Jack

Tolomeo

> TOLOMEO, Jack was born on July 11, 1920 to Amedeo and Carmella Tolomeo in North Bergen, NJ but lived in Cliffside Park all his life. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph. > Beloved husband of Dorothy (Vinci) of 74 years. Devoted father of Dorothy and her husband Lenny Spisak, Joseph, James and his wife Cathy. Predeceased by his daughter in law, Judy. Loving grandfather of 8; Matthew Spisak, Jacqui Fiorilla, Johnna Maraia and Jason Tolomeo, James Tolomeo and Jennifer Stinziano, predeceased by Mark and Sharon Spisak. Great PopPop to 12 great-grandchildren; Carley, Stephanie, Nina, Matthew, Isabella, Jordan, Joseph, Johnny, Jessie, Mia, Callie, and Julianna, and great great PopPop to Aubree. > Jack's first priority was always his family. Married to Dorothy when she 15 years old and he 19, you can say that they grew up together. As hard as he had to work to raise three children, he always had time to be there for them. Jack was one of the founders of the Cliffside Park Little League and managed his sons' teams for many years. He also found time to be a Boy Scout leader. When his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren, were old enough to be involved in sports, dance recitals, concerts, etc., grandpa was always there. A true blessing for all of us and a man we couldn't be more proud to call ours. > Jack and Dorothy also had a social life that sometimes could be compared to that of socialites. The Cliffside Park Elks consumed most of their lives. Jack was Exalted Ruler of the Cliffside Park Elks BPOE 1502 for 2 terms. Besides many dances and "galas," the Annual Elks Convention in Wildwood provided some of the greatest of their memories. Jack and Dorothy built other beautiful memories with the numerous and fabulous vacations they enjoyed together. If there was to be a model of a perfect and loving marriage, Jack and Dorothy certainly would be number 1 on that list. > Jack was an electrician with IBEW Local 363 for 65 years. Probably never missing a day of work. He passed this admirable work ethic onto his children. After Jack retired he worked at Rockleigh and Valley Brook golf courses where he made many wonderful friends. Jack worked 2 days a week and played golf 1 day a week up until 3 months ago. > Besides golf, Atlantic City was definitely on the top of Jack's list. You could find him in the anchor seat at the black jack table in Caesars or Bally's. They're going to miss him down there! > In keeping with Jack's love of his family, he chose to join his brother in Heaven on his birthday. No greater gift to his brother, but none of us could have ever hoped for a greater gift than to have Jack, Dad, Grandpa, or PopPop be part of our lives. > Funeral from the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Avenue Cliffside Park, N.J. on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 9:30am. Entombment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park Mausoleum in Paramus, N.J. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, at 7:30pm. at the funeral home. The family will receive their friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Make-A-Wish 4742 N. 24th Street Suite 400 Phoenix, AZ 85016, National Multiple Sclerosis Society 733 3rd Avenue New York, N.Y. 10017 or Villa Marie Claire 12W Saddle River Road Saddle River, N.J. 07458.