Thomas Sharples, Jr. "Tim" passed away quietly at home after a courageous battle against cancer. He was 67. Tim was a lifelong Kearny resident. Memorial visitation will begin at 3 p.m. on Monday at The Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Service will be at 4 p.m. To leave online condolence please visit www.armitagewiggins.com
Tim was the son of the late Thomas and Virginia (nee Zito) Sharples. Beloved husband of Felicia (nee Bevacqua) and loving father of Dorian (Richard) Fasciano, Rachel (Joseph) Tuting and Erika Sharples, he is also the brother of Thomas Wright, Irene Reed, Jack Wright, Jane McAllister, Joseph Sharples, Laura Quegan, Susan Sharples-Zito and the late Ann Binder. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren Brandon, Ava and Brianna.
Tim joined The Kearny Police Department in 1973 and rose through the ranks, retiring as Police Chief in 1998. After retiring he attended The Chubb Institute and became a certified Computer Technician. Tim eventually became head of security at The Rockaway Mall. A political and Aviation enthusiast, he loved to travel and spend time with his retired police buddies and friends at the Sunset Deli. Early in his life he was very active in The P.B.C. and was a successful wrestler at Kearny High School.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Hospital.