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Thomas 'Tommy' Epper

Thousands Pour In For Family Of Bergen County DPW Worker Killed In Tree Removal Accident Thousands Pour In For Family Of Bergen County DPW Worker Killed In Tree Removal Accident
Thousands Pour In For Family Of Bergen County DPW Worker Killed In Tree Removal Accident A hard worker, a loving father and a loyal friend. This is how Hackensack's Thomas "Tommy" Epper was remembered. The 48-year-old was killed removing a tree for the Bergen County DPW in Saddle River on July 26, leaving behind his wife, two kids, beloved colleagues and countless friends. More than $2,100 had been raised for him as of Wednesday morning on a GoFundMe -- just as he was being laid to rest. Funds will go toward helping his wife  Kathryn R. Epper (nee Hodge), and children Jared Hodge and Thomas Epper of Hackensack. "Tommy was a great presence in our parks," his…