PACIGA, THOMAS E.

A funeral mass was offered Feb. 6 at Saint Vincent’s Church for Thomas E. Paciga,  63, of Toms River. He passed away peacefully on Jan.  31 with his family by his side. Thomas was born in Jersey City, and resided there most of his life, before moving to Toms River three years ago. He was a Union Plumber, Local 14 and 24 for 35 years. Most recently, he was delivering food for the Jersey City Meals on Wheels Program. Thomas was predeceased by his parents Regina and Joseph Paciga and his brother Robert Paciga. He was the husband of Kathleen; father of Jennifer and Samantha Paciga; grandfather of Daniel, Colton and Madeline; brother of Barbara Barbito and her husband James, Theresa Weinbrecht, and Kenneth Paciga and his wife Mary Ann. He was the nephew of Gloria Brudnicki, and   brother-in-law of Roxanne Paciga. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Services arranged by the G. Keenen O’Brien Funeral Home, Bayonne.