Thomas M. Dexter, Sr. of South Amboy passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Haven Hospice at JFK Medical Center. He was 89 years old.

Born in Perth Amboy; He resided in South Amboy for the past 4 years.

Mr. Dexter was a United States Navy Veteran Serving during the Korean War.

He was employed as a bus driver for New Jersey Transit for 33 years retiring in 1991.

He was predeceased by his parents William and Catherine Rogan Dexter; a sister Anna Dexter; and a brother William Dexter.

Surviving are his children JoAnne VanAllen of South Amboy, Thomas M. Dexter, Jr. of England, and Frederick Dexter of North Carolina; four grandchildren Shawn Dexter, Kyle Dexter, Kathleen Mastromonaco, and Shannon VanAllen; two great-grandchildren Lily Dexter and Madison Mastomonaco.

Funeral will take place Friday, February 8, 2019 10:00 a.m. from Costello-Greiner Funeral Home ( www.Costello-greiner.com ) 44 Green Street at Barron Avenue, Woodbridge. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Perth Amboy.

Visiting hours will be Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.