McCABE, Thomas P. "OUR PAL" passed away November 17, 2008. Born in Bogota 75 years ago, Tom was a distinguished Attorney and Builder in Dumont and Bergenfield until retiring 4 years ago. He graduated from Fordham Law School, was a member of The National Guard and served as a Municipal Court Judge in Norwood. His passion was investing in real estate and operating restaurants throughout his career including The Savory Inn in River Vale, The 76 House in Tappan, NY, The Hungry Peddler in Cresskill and Kubel's on Long Beach Island. He was surrounded by the love of his life, Diane, and the entire Cristofoletti Family, who mourns his loss. He was predeceased by his brothers, Jim and Peter; sisters, Julia, Catherine and Ann; and his parents, Margaret and Peter. After a long courtship, Tom married Diane (Cristofoletti) and enjoyed thirty seven years together, traveling to Europe and throughout the U.S. He loved going to LBI where he and his wife welcomed family and friends. Fall was a special season when he could root for his favorite football teams, Notre Dame and The Giants. We were lucky to have known him for his wisdom, kindness and gentleness. Tom will always be remembered by his mischievous smile, generous nature and quiet humility. So here's a toast to you Tom: "May the roads rise to meet you, May the winds be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face. The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again May God hold you in the hollow of his hand". The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield on Saturday at 9 AM for the Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Oradell at 9:30 AM. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield on Saturday at 9 AM for the Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Oradell at 9:30 AM. Interment at Calvary Cemetery in Queens, NY. Visiting Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In Lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Tom's love for all animals should be sent to The Humane Society of Bergen County (201) 896-9300 (www, humancsocietybergen, org), and also for his kindness to all, to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (908) 355-3663 (www.njfoodbank.org).
Funeral Home: Riewerts Memorial Home 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ US 07621
Previous Events
visitationThursday, November 20, 2008
Riewerts Memorial Home 187 South Washington Ave.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Thursday 7-9 PM Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM
cemeterySaturday, November 22, 2008
Calvary Cemetery 49-02 Laurel Hill Blvd
Woodside, NY 11377
Saturday at 11:15 AM
serviceSaturday, November 22, 2008
St. Joseph's R.C. Church 300 Elm Street
Oradell, NJ 07649
Saturday at 9:30 AM
