Thomas H. Klahre, 71, of Shrewsbury, passed away Dec. 3. He was born in Teaneck to the late Hugo and Kathleen.
Tom was a true entrepreneur, having had several businesses over his lifetime. In addition to family, Tom loved fishing in fresh and salt waters and gardening at his home.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years Becky; his loving children Daniel T., Laura E. Klahre and her husband Adam Suprenant and Sharon P. Klahre and her husband Dean Choksi; and his dear grandchildren Travis Jackson and Claire Victoria Choksi. Also surviving are his brother George and his wife Catherine and their three children and grandchildren.
The family would also like to remember his two dogs, Skipper and Gilligan, whose unconditional love helped him through his illness.
A life celebration with a service was held Dec. 8 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made in Tom’s memory to the Joan Dancy & PALS Foundation, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ 07701 or joandancyandpals.org.
Please visit Tom’s memorial website at johnedayfuneralhome.com.
