Thomas Francis Rhodes, 67, of Bloomfield, passed away on December 30, 2015. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived in Clifton before moving to Bloomfield.

A parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, Clifton, Thomas was a Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War, and was retired from the Asbestos Workers Local #32 .

Beloved son of the late Louis and Grace (Russo) Rhodes. Devoted brother of Angela Montague of Clifton, Grace Villano of Freehold, and Diane Russoniello of Virginia. Loving uncle of Deena, Drew, Jimmy, Danielle, Lisa, Travis and Tricia. Cherished great uncle of Drea and Maty.

Memorial Gathering Sunday 2-4 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, Memorial Service at 3:30 PM. Cremation was Private.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to K9s for Warriors, 114 Camp K9 Road, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081, www.k9sforwarriors.org , in memory of Thomas, would be greatly appreciated.