Barbara Joan Thompson Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Barbara Joan Thompson of Livingston, New Jersey. Barbara, born on November 20, 1930, passed away on September 13, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Barbara for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Barbara’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Tarnow and Mabel Tarnow; her husband Jack; and her daughter Carol. She is survived by: her children, Karen Bolten (Peter) of Pensacola, FL, Jack Thompson (Laura) of Wayne, NJ, Barbara Bennett (David) of Inlet Beach, FL and Linda LaCosta (Ed) of Randolph, NJ. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home (145 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039). A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Saint Philomena Roman Catholic Church (386 S Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039). A committal service was held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery (225 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936). A burial was held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at the same location.
