Thomas E. Palfey “Bird,” 70, of Tomas River, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Hampton Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Toms River. Thomas was born in New Brunswick to the late Michael and Elizabeth Palfey. He was a handyman prior to his disability. Thomas is survived by his daughters, Amy Horn and Kathy Moravasik; sisters, Arlene Huizing, Jenny Velez and Judy Chiselko; along with five grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Boylan Funeral Home, 188 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, New Brunswick.