Thomas E. Dross Jr., 68 of Brick, NJ died Saturday, April 8, 2023. Born in Amityville, NY, Thomas was raised on Long Island, NY, moving to Manasquan and Spring Lake Hts., before moving to Brick in 2009. He enjoyed fishing with friends off the party boats and spending time traveling with his wife Tess. He also enjoyed going to yearly family reunions. Thomas worked for Wellington Assisted Living in Wall as the Director of Environmental Services. 

Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Elinor Dross and his brother-in-law Phillip Tumbarello. Surviving is his wife of 14 years Tess Dross, his 2 sons: Cory Dross and his partner Mandi Beneroski, Jordan Dross, a sister Susan Tumbarello, 2 nephews Michael Tumbarello and his husband Michael Mason, and Gregory Tumbarello.

Memorial Visitation will be Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 3-7pm at the O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall. A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home at 6:30pm. Committal will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Thomas’ name to Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675 or to Tunnel to the Towers 2361 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10306.