John Patrick Tooman

John Patrick Tooman, “Patrick” “Pat” age 68 of Pompton Lakes, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

Pat was born in 1952 on Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada where his father, Dr. John Tooman was stationed as a physician in the Navy and U.S. Air Force. Upon his father’s honorable discharge in 1955, his family moved back to New Jersey where Pat spent his formative years growing up in Leonia.

After graduation from Leonia High School with the Class of 1970, Pat earned his Bachelor’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. From there he began a career that would span 40 years as a sales representative and store manager for Jennifer Convertible Furniture. For the first ten years with the company, Pat managed the Denville, NJ store. From there, he was transferred to South Hampton, Long Island and worked at that location for the next thirty years. During that time, he lived in Sag Harbor and later in Greenport, Long Island. He loved his work and his laid back, easy-going approach and affable personality made for many satisfied customers over the course of his career. Health challenges eventually necessitated retirement in 2017, and Pat moved to Pompton Lakes in 2020. Among Pat's favorite pastimes were listening to music and getting together with friends. He had a significant collection of jazz recordings as well as Irish folk music which served as a great connection to his Irish ancestry.

Pat is survived by his dear long-time companion Elly Robins, his brother Christopher Tooman and his wife Lisa of Wayne, three nephews: Conor Patrick Tooman, John Kyle Tooman, and Scott Christopher Tooman; his Aunt Patricia Boardingham; his cousin Brian Boardingham. He was predeceased by his father John in 1989, his sister Mary Ellen in 2012, his mother Kathleen in 2014.

Even in his passing, Pat’s generous spirit shined as he chose to give the gift of life by being an organ donor through the NJ Sharing Network (NJSharingNetwork.org).

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in John Patrick’s name are therefore asked to consider the worthy work of the:

NJ Sharing Network,

Attn: Foundation

691 Central Ave.

New Providence, NJ 07974

(click here to download a Financial Contribution Form to send with your gift)

If you prefer to donate online, you can do so by visiting http://njsharingnetwork.org/contribute