05/22/2026
Thomas A. Cairns, Jr., age 100, longtime resident of Riverton, NJ, passed peacefully May 20, 2026, surrounded by his family……
Following high school, Tom proudly served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Merchant Marines. Following the war, he attended St. Joseph’s University graduating in the Class of 1951. Afterwards he proudly served his country again during the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army…..
Tom was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61-years, Marie “Mimi” Cairns (nee’ Weeks), in 2019. He is the loving father of Tom Cairns III and wife Colleen, Suzanne Cairns Wells, John Cairns and wife Pam, and Barbara Shea and husband Dan. Also surviving are his dear grandchildren, Rose, Tommy and Grace Cairns, Camille and Reed Wells, Michael and Katie Cairns, Caroline Shea, Kathryn Castro (Danny), Nina and Dan Shea, along with great-grandson, Nico Castro. Tom is also survived by many special nieces, nephews and extended family members as well as his devoted caregiver, Lilliana Silva.
Relatives, friends and fellow veterans are invited to attend a visitation with his family on Friday, May 29, 2026 from 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM all at the Sacred Heart Church, 4th Street & Linden Avenue, Riverton, NJ 08077. A Eulogy will be given prior to the start of Mass.
Full obituary and guestbook available at the link below.
Thomas A. Cairns, Jr., age 100, longtime resident of Riverton, NJ, passed peacefully May 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1925 to Kathryn and Thomas A. Cairns, Sr., growing up in Drexel Hill, PA before settling in Riverton, NJ and later Cinnaminson, NJ.