“Roger took pride in his three children and his four grandchildren and their accomplishments. Roger enjoyed living life to the fullest. He owned horses, loved fast cars and boats, appreciated a good cigar, enjoyed champagne, and he believed that you should cherish the time you have with family and friends.” ~ family of Roger Thompson
Longtime Sea Bright resident and owner of Thompson’s Hardware, Roger Renold Thompson, formerly of Miami, FL and Nutley, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his children, on the morning of Sunday, May 7. He was 86.
Raised in Nutley, Roger made lifelong friends from kindergarten that he held dear to his heart throughout his entire life.
After helping his parents run a motel in Miami, he moved to their summer home in Sea Bright.
Roger is predeceased by: his wife, Neta (Harvey); and his parents, Cecilia (Verstraete) and Renold Thompson.
He is survived by: his children, Tracy, Mark and Robin; his grandchildren, Rebecca, Kelsey, Allie and Cooper; and his brother, Robert Thompson (Karin).
Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Roger’s “last rodeo” will be at Buona Sera, 50 Maple Ave., Red Bank, immediately after the visitation, from 4 to 6 p.m..
— Edited obituary prepared by family via John E. Day Funeral Home
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