Thomas James Ward's obituary , Passed away on September 5, 2025 in Hackettstown, New Jersey

Thomas James Ward

September 23, 1951 - September 5, 2025 (73 years old)

Hackettstown, New Jersey

Thomas James Ward's obituary , Passed away on September 5, 2025 in Hackettstown, New Jersey

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Cochran Funeral Home

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Thomas James Ward

September 23, 1951 - September 5, 2025 (73 years old)

Hackettstown, New Jersey

Thomas James Ward Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Thomas James Ward of Hackettstown, New Jersey, who passed away at the age of 73, on September 5, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilbur Ward and Anne Ward (Hojnowski); his brother Patrick Ward; and his brothers-in-law, Robert Markowski and Joseph Graff.

He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Ward (Graff); his children, Clinton Cummings (Cindy Lane), Scott Ward and Maranda Schoppert (John); his sisters, Mary Markowski and Ann Roberts (Ralph); his granddaughters, Lyla Rose Schoppert and Piper Leigh Schoppert; and his sisters-in-law, Susan Ward and Jane Graff. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 in memory of Tom.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cochran Funeral Home



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