Obituary of Thomas John Rose

Thomas John Rose, 53, of Freehold died Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton Township. Mr. Rose was born in Long Branch and resided his entire life in Freehold Township. Mr. Rose was a machine operator for Clayton Block Company, Yardville where he was employed for the past 16 years. He was predeceased by a brother, DeWitt “Buster” Rose Jr. in 1995. Surviving are his mother, Althea Rose, Freehold Township; his father DeWitt Rose Sr., California; two sisters, Karen and Janice Rose, both of Freehold; four nephews, Thomas and Tracey Rose, Marlboro, Louis and Melissa Rose, West Milford, Gary Mangarella and R.J. Wheat; and several great nieces and nephews. Viewing hours will be held at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Graveside services will take place Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold.