Obituary of Thomas Wagner

Thomas L. Wagner, age 72, passed away on Saturday April 25, 2020 at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ. Born and raised in Bayonne, Thomas had resided in North Plainfield since 1976. Thomas received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the Newark College of Engineering currently known as the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Thomas later earned a Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering also from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJIT. Thomas put his degrees to work at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, having been involved in the Tunnels and Bridges Department as well as the Aviation Department. Thomas retired in 2012 after a 28-year career. He also held a Professional Engineering License. Thomas was an active member of the Trinity Reformed Church in North Plainfield; he was a former elder and sang in their choir. He had a love for helping people which was reflected in his volunteer work. He often would help at the Agape House, a church run afterschool program that helped children with their schoolwork. When his children were younger, he coached their baseball, basketball and softball teams. He also served on the North Plainfield Board of Education. He will be missed by all. Thomas is predeceased by his parents, George and Harriet Wagner, two brothers Edward and George Wagner and a sister Mary Poore. Surving are his loving wife of 48 years Leona Wagner, his son Matthew Wagner and his wife Elisabete and his daughter Kelly Wagner, two grandsons Jake Michael and Noah Zachary; two sisters Violet McCullough and Joanne Nuber. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A live-stream service will be on Saturday at 10:30 am. Memorial donations may be made in his loving memory to Church World Service, St. Francis Bread Line or the Food for the Poor.