Gaetano "Thomas" Salemi, 92, of Toms River on June 19, 2010. Born in NYC, Gaetano lived there and in Richfield Park, and was a resident of Clifton for many years before moving to Toms River.

A former parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Gaetano was a Printer for Print Wrap Co. in Cedar Grove for 20 years, retiring in 1982.

Beloved husband of the late Virginia (Mascitelli) who died in 1994. Devoted father of Michael Salemi and his wife Halina of Clifton, and Donna Salemi and Joan Hogan, both of Toms River. Dear brother of Betty Della Valle of Deltona, Fl. Loving grandfather of Melissa, Jennifer, Joseph, Michael and Jonathan. Cherished great grandfather of Lily.

Funeral Wednesday 10 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 VanHouten Ave., Clifton. Interment, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. www.shookfh.com