Thomas Hanus

May 9, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Hanus, 66, Manchester Township, New Jersey Loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away on May 9, 2020. Born on February 21, 1954, he was the son of late Charles Andrew Hanus and Dolores Ann (nee Dobrosky) Hanus. Tom grew up in Union County and was a lifelong New Jersey resident. He was an entrepreneur who dedicated the majority of his life to helping others through his career as an optician and audiologist. Tom was thoughtful, creative and had an appreciation for the finer things in life. He was an avid bike rider and hiker, cook, gardener, and reader. He spent his most recent years pursuing his hobbies alongside his furry buddy, Max, who he affectionately called “Puccini”. Tom is survived by his loving children Caitlin and Spencer Hanus, sister Ann (nee Hanus) Novak and her husband James Novak, and his nephews Gregory Novak and Matthew Novak and his wife Megan Novak and their children Maya and Mitchell, sister-in-law Hilary Hanus and his nieces Hilary Hanus and Tiffany (nee Hanus) Tomioka and her husband Akira Tomioka. He is predeceased by his brother, Charles Hanus. In his memory, donations can be made to the JBJ Soul Kitchen in Toms River, New Jersey. Funeral services are entrusted to Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals in Manchester Township, New Jersey. A memorial service will be held at a later date in New Jersey.