James Tolomei

March 27, 2017

James John Tolomei, Sr., age 73, of Whiting, died Monday, March 27 at home. Born in Jersey City, he lived there until moving to Whiting 11 years ago. Jim enjoyed the outdoors and activities including, hunting, fishing, and crabbing. He was the family handyman and was a trusted friend. Jim served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Marines. One of Jim’s greatest joys was spending time with his children and grandchildren, whether it be at the beach or attending their many functions. He is survived by several brothers and sisters. Jim is survived by his wife of 10 years, Marylou; his children, Jill Lambert and her husband, Tom, of Waldwick, NJ, Judi Tolomei-Murphy and her husband Shad of Jersey City, NJ, James J Tolomei Jr of Jersey City, NJ and Joanna Tolomei and her fiancé Carl Treas of St. Charles, MO. He is also survived by his brothers, David Kowalski and Lenny Yanick; his sisters, Patricia Tolomei and Charlene Galley and 7 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Tyler, Corinne, Tara, Leah, Evan and Hudson. A visitation will take place Mon. April 3 from 6-9pm at “The Family Owned” Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, 66 Lacey Rd., Whiting. A funeral mass will be held Tues. 10:00am at Church of the Assumption, 28 Monmouth Rd., Wrightstown. Interment will follow at the NJ Veteran’s Cemetery, Arneytown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribtions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be sent to carmonabolenfh.com.