Thomas F. O'Prandy, 75, of Monroe Township, passed away on October 16, 2017, surrounded by his loving family including his canine companion Sissy by his side. Born in Newark, Thomas lived in Fords for most of his life.  Tom's career passion was in the food service. Starting at the age of 16 he owned and/or operated the food services at: Jay's Diner, Howard Johnson's, East Brunswick Swim Club, Wagon Wheel, Kiddie Keep Well Camp, Seafood City, Hollywood Lounge, Tee Pee Pizza and Restaurant, Fairly Dickenson Snack Bar, Country Kitchen, St. Demetrius, Ukrainian Cultural Center, Raritan Yacht Club, Richmond County Yacht Club and ending his career with his long time standing business, City Caterers.  He was a hard working entrepreneur and successful businessman.

Tom loved spending time playing cards and sharing in story his life experiences with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed vacationing in the islands with his loving wife several times a year and living life to its fullest.   He will be remembered by all as the "Man who knew how to throw a great party", as he was a great caterer in his business, he was also a great caterer in his home.  He was considered the "Rock of the family" to his brothers and sisters, and greatly respected and admired by his friends.

His contributions in life were enormous to all who knew him. They were not just monetary; they were values, love and support he provided to his family and friends.  Tears will flow for many years ahead; he will always be remembered, loved and missed for how he enriched so many lives in so many ways.

Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Betty O'Prandy; his sisters, Carol Pettit and Janet Kingston; and his son-in-law Darrin Winston.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Lorraine (Martiak), to whom he was married for 39 years; ten children, John Dziedzic and his wife Caroline, Jacqueline Howes and her husband William, Thomas O'Prandy and his wife Marilyn, Joseph Dziedzic and his wife Michele, Maureen Nevins and her husband William, Dawn Barto, Jerilyn Winston, Janine Spillman, Christopher O'Prandy and his wife Kathleen, and Troy O'Prandy; twenty-four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four siblings, Peter, James and Jack O'Prandy and Linda Thompson.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 10 AM from Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Liturgy at Our Lady of Peace Church, Fords. Entombment will be in St. James Mausoleum, Hopelawn.  Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4-8 PM at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Princeton Home Care Hospice Program, 88 Princeton-Hightstown Rd., Suite 202, Princeton Junction, NJ 088550, or Ukrainian Cultural Center, 135 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873, or Our Lady of Peace Church, 26 Maple Ave., Edison, NJ 08837.