Thomas L. Fluharty, 78, of North Fort Myers, FL & Wildwood Crest, NJ passed away on December 21, 2023 with his family and beloved wife by his side.

Tom was born on December 16, 1945 to William and Mae Fluharty in Media, PA.  He graduated from Media High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.

After his time in the Navy, Tom pursued his degree in Business at St. Joe's University and Penn State.  He moved to the Jersey shore with his family where he enjoyed a career in Real Estate and bar tending, which lent well to Tom's outgoing personality.

In 1993 Tom met his wife, Kathy.  Together they built a blended family and special legacy with their 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

Tom was an avid golfer and fisherman.  He also enjoyed woodwork and left many pieces with the family to enjoy for years to come.

Tom was predeceased by his father William Fluharty, mother Mae Fluharty, sister Marie Fluharty Desmond, brother Jimmy Fluharty, and brother-in-law Des.  He is survived by his wife Kathy Fluharty, brother Joe Fluharty (Jean), son Tom Fluharty (Jill), daughter Maggie Burke (Jason), daughter Natalie Jackson (Tommy), son Bob Krokenberger (Elizabeth), daughter-in-law Karen Krokenberger, grandchildren, Emily, Brittany, Ashley, David, Madison, Zachary, Mae, Matthew, Nathan, his very best friend Kenny Roberts along with his 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews who he held close to his heart.

Services will be held at Assumption Catholic Church, 7100 Seaview Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 on January 20, 2024.  Visitation will be held at 10:00am and the service will begin at 11:00am.  There will be a luncheon after the service and details will be provided at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 955 .