Obituary

Thomas J. Schaffer passed away March 31, 2019 at the age of 76. Loving husband of Lorraine (nee Zimmerman). Devoted father of Lorraine Kozlowski, Kimberly Carter (Chuck), Thomas, and Michael (Katie). Goochie Pop of Erin, Jayna, Danielle, Chuckie, Steven, Tommy Luke, Delaney, Mackenzie, Payton, Michael "Bubba", and Shane. Dear brother of Annmarie "Nancy" Colin (John), and Joan Schaffer. Tom was a US Army Veteran, a retired Philadelphia Police Officer, and a retired operating engineer of Local 542. He was a member of the Elks Lodge of Greater Wildwood and a member of the Police & Fire Emerald Society of Cape May. Tom was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather; a hardworking family man who loved living his retirement in North Wildwood. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday 6:00-8:00 PM and Friday 8:30-9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at St. Christopher's Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 4550 Montgomery Ave. Suite 1100 N Bethesda MD 20814 would be appreciated.

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Services

Viewing

April

4

Burns Funeral Home-Frankford Ave.

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Viewing

April

5

Burns Funeral Home-Frankford Ave.

8:30 - 9:30 am

Funeral Mass

April

5

St. Christopher Church

Starts at 10:30 am

Burial

April

5

Resurrection Cemetery

Starts at 12:15 pm