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He was born in Jersey City and was the son of Thomas and Patricia Leaman. A William Paterson University graduate, he earned an MBA from Centenary University and went on to work as a finance manager for NBC.
He served four years in the United States Marine Corps and is remembered as a patriot who loved his country.
He is survived by his sisters, Jennifer Connelly and Lisa Gaito; his nieces, Emily and Samantha; his aunts and uncles, Margaret and Anthony Dunaisky, Carol Schebe, Dorothy Alerine, and Alice and Frank Alerine; his cousins, Lisa Pizzo, Anthony Dunaisky, Jr., and Jean Marie Schebe; and his beloved cat, Alyssa.
Arrangements were by the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home in Pompton Plains. A funeral was held Friday followed by a private cremation.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas' memory to Wounded Warrior Project would be appreciated by his family.
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