Thomas Heaton 76, of Edison entered into eternal rest, May 27, 2019 at JFK Medical Center in Edison.  He was born in Plainfield and was a lifelong resident of Edison and Metuchen.

Tom was a Field Service Representative and Specialist with Procedyne Corp. in New Brunswick for 45 years before retiring in 2014.

He proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Viet Nam War and was a member of the Clara Barton American Legion Post #324 in Edison and the 40-8 Military organization at the Post.

He was a passionate Billiards Player who competed in many APA Leagues and enjoyed working with Stained Glass and doing woodworking. Tom was also an avid traveler with stories from all 50 states and many countries around the world.

Thomas is predeceased by his daughter, Suzanne Wales, in 2013 and his sister Audrey Gilkison.  He is survived by his son, James Heaton and his girlfriend, Amanda Laskoskie; his former wife, Johanna Heaton of Edison; his grandchildren: Nicholas and his fiance, Kylie Cahill; Thomas and Michael Wales; son-in-law, Edward Wales of Edison; cousins James "Bert" Heaton and Linda Gaines; nephew, Straley; and his beloved dog, Smokey.

Visitation is Friday, May 31, 2019, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Avenue, Fords.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one's choosing.