Thomas Koletis
Funeral Information
Home:
East Brunswick, NJ
Date of Death:
January 07, 2012
Place of Birth:
New Brunswick, NJ
Birthdate:
March 11, 1928
Age:
83
Mass:
Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:00 AM St. Bartholomew RC Church, East Brunswick, NJ
Visitation:
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 4-8PM at Rezem Funeral Home, East Brunswick, NJ
Interment:
Holy Cross Burial Park Mausoleum, South Brunswick, NJ
Biography
EAST BRUNSWICK - Thomas Koletis died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at home. He was 83.
Born in New Brunswick, he resided in East Brunswick for over 55 years.
Prior to his retirement in 1992, he was an instrument technician and head of maintenance at Revlon in Edison for 33 years.
A Marine Corps Veteran of WW II and Korea, he was a member of the First Marine Division Guadalcanal, and had served in Okinawa during WW II. He was a Purple Heart Recipient for being wounded in combat, and was a member of the Marine Corps Rifle Team. He was a member of the John Basilone Detachment of the Marine Corps League, and the VFW #133 in East Brunswick. He was also active with Toys for Tots at the Brunswick Square Mall.
He was an avid hunter, and was a charter member of the Devils Brook Rod and Gun Club; he was a past Scoutmaster with the St. Bart's Scouting Troop 109 for many years. He delivered Meals on Wheels for many years, and was a member of the East Brunswick Senior Center, where he was a member of the Wednesday Night Club, and the square dancing group.
He was a communicant of St. Bartholomew RC Church, East Brunswick.
He was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Zito Koletis in 2007.
Surviving are three sons, John and his wife Kathleen Koletis of Westbrook, Maine, Thomas and his wife Alyssa Koletis of Jackson, and Mark and his wife Yuko Koletis of Kallispell, Montana; a sister, Katherine Bibis of South Brunswick; and three grandchildren, Angela, Anthony and Max.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM Rezem Funeral Home, 457 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, followed by an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bartholomew Church, East Brunswick. Entombment with military honors will follow at Holy Cross Burial Park, South Brunswick. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday 4-8PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.rezemfh.com
Born in New Brunswick, he resided in East Brunswick for over 55 years.
Prior to his retirement in 1992, he was an instrument technician and head of maintenance at Revlon in Edison for 33 years.
A Marine Corps Veteran of WW II and Korea, he was a member of the First Marine Division Guadalcanal, and had served in Okinawa during WW II. He was a Purple Heart Recipient for being wounded in combat, and was a member of the Marine Corps Rifle Team. He was a member of the John Basilone Detachment of the Marine Corps League, and the VFW #133 in East Brunswick. He was also active with Toys for Tots at the Brunswick Square Mall.
He was an avid hunter, and was a charter member of the Devils Brook Rod and Gun Club; he was a past Scoutmaster with the St. Bart's Scouting Troop 109 for many years. He delivered Meals on Wheels for many years, and was a member of the East Brunswick Senior Center, where he was a member of the Wednesday Night Club, and the square dancing group.
He was a communicant of St. Bartholomew RC Church, East Brunswick.
He was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Zito Koletis in 2007.
Surviving are three sons, John and his wife Kathleen Koletis of Westbrook, Maine, Thomas and his wife Alyssa Koletis of Jackson, and Mark and his wife Yuko Koletis of Kallispell, Montana; a sister, Katherine Bibis of South Brunswick; and three grandchildren, Angela, Anthony and Max.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM Rezem Funeral Home, 457 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, followed by an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bartholomew Church, East Brunswick. Entombment with military honors will follow at Holy Cross Burial Park, South Brunswick. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday 4-8PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.rezemfh.com
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Caroline Weidler
2012-01-10 13:56:21
Heartfelt sympathy & prayers to the Koletis Family. It's an honor to have known such a fine man as you Dad.
VFW Post 133
2012-01-10 15:33:21
Our most heartfelt condolences to the family of our dear departed comrade. He will be missed but not forgotten. God bless.
George & Marion Morgan
2012-01-10 17:02:06
Memories of Uncle Tom will always put a smile on my face. He was one of the most wonderful men that I ever knew. I loved him and will miss him very much. My condolences to the family.
Angela M. Koletis
2012-01-10 19:01:50
To the best grandfather this world has ever known, I love and miss you so much. My life will forever be incomplete without you. RIP Papou, I love you.
Alyssa
2012-01-10 19:12:44
To my dear Father-in-Law: Not only were you my father-in-law you were also my Dad for 25 years. I will miss you more than words can ever say. I will always carry you in my heart and cherish all the beautiful memories we have made. LOVE YOU FOREVER. REST IN PEACE DAD.
Summer
2012-01-10 20:34:51
RIP <3 I met you through Angela when i was little. My prayers go out to you. Sleep well. And Stay Strong Ang, Anthony, Tom, Alyssa, and all the other Koletis' <3
Donna Brown Morris
2012-01-12 04:27:40
The passing of Mr. Koletis is a lose of a great man. A WWII veteran and member of EB VFW. He came to all of our Friday night dinners. He will be missed my the EBVFW members, Men's & Ladies Auxiliary. RIP
RK Speese
2012-01-24 02:05:55
Dad Koletis,
You and Mom raised the boys right and it was certainly a pleasure to have met you in this lifetime. It took God 83 years to make a place for you, so rest well and know that you leave behind people who are much better off for having known you.