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Thomas Pacula, Jr.

07/08/1952 - 12/15/2024

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Obituary For Thomas Pacula, Jr.

Pacula Jr., Thomas, 72 of Absecon, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, he grew up and lived in Absecon his entire life. From an early age, Thomas could be found on the bay in his Boston Whaler where he made a living to provide for his family. He had a career in the seafood industry for 25 years and worked for Casino Lobster in Pleasantville until his retirement in 2014. Affectionately known as ‘TP’ or ‘Poppy’ to his grandkids, Tom was a kind and gentle man who was loved by all. In his free time, he enjoyed cooking, boating, fishing, gardening, golfing, and avidly staying in touch with those he loved dearly.

Thomas is predeceased by his parents, Thomas Pacula and Marylyn Andrews. He is also predeceased by his companion, Margaret McGinnis. He is survived by his daughter, Jodi (Paul) Smith of Galloway and their children, Tyler, Morgan, and Chase; son, Nicholas (Brandie) Pacula of Absecon and their children, Peyton, Sydney and Lexi. Additionally, he is survived by his sisters, Terry Rummler of Seaville; Sally (Michael) Crosson of Absecon; and all his nieces and nephews as well as his former spouse, Debra Knowles.

Visitation will be 9AM to 10:30AM on Saturday December 21, 2024 at Parsels Funeral Home, 324 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. A service will immediately follow at 10:30 AM with private internment. Online condolences, may be placed at www.parselsfh.com.

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  • 12/20/2024

    Tom and I were good friends through junior high and high school. Clammed together, played a lot of basketball and raised some hell. Never forge it the day he and I were clamming and a storm rolled in. It was low tide and we tried to take a short cut across reeds bay. We got stuck in the mud and were in the water pushing the boat through the low water. A bolt of lightening hit the water about 50 to 75 yards away. We jumped into the boat so fast laid down on the floor and began praying. We ended up laughing about it for many years. Tom will be missed he was a good soul!

  • 12/18/2024

    Growing up, your best friends are your cousins. Tommy was one of the oldest and tolerated , teased us. As we grew up , a lot of us moved away and didn't see each other as much as we'd like-sure occasionally at family gatherings, at the Cat...but increasingly in times of loss. Tommy was a hard worker and man he busted butt on the bay. Proud to be a member of the Pacula family & Tommy you are missed.Love ya Cousin.

  • 12/18/2024

    Hey TP Rest in peace my friend. How many years did we have fun Sledding clamming crabing drinking rasing hell. I'll truly miss you my brother. May God Bess you

  • 12/18/2024

    We will remember Tommy always for, most of all, Him...the terrific garden he and his friend Mary grew every year, fresh clams, salmon steaks. Listening to him talk. Sounded just like his Dad!! Rest peacefully dear cousin. Rick, Mike & Raymond

  • 12/18/2024

    It was with great sadness to hear that Tommy had passed away. Tommy was best friends with my brother Sam The "Clam" Ernst. I remember being a little girl when my brother Sammy bought Tommy home for the first time. Tommy was always so nice. Together Tommy and my brother Sammy was great "Bay Rats" lol. I remember helping my sister-in-law make the booties they wear in the bay to Clam. Tommy was a kind soul. I am sure Sammy Ernst was waiting to help Tommy cross over. May God Speed! Our Condolences to Tommy's Family The Ernst Family

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