Obituary of Thomas Gratta

South Plainfield, NJ – Thomas James Gratta, 51, passed away on August 13, 2022 at his residence.  Born in Plainfield, Tommy grew up in South Plainfield and recently moved to Green Brook.

For over twenty-seven years, Tommy worked for Ray Catena – Edison Service Center as the parts manager.  He loved spending time with family and friends, and will always be remembered as an amazing, kind, selfless person to all those that knew him.

He enjoyed golf and spent every Sunday on the course.  He was a member of the Cranberry Golf Club and also liked cars and motorcycles.  No matter the situation, Tommy always had a smile on his face and if you were around him, it was guaranteed that you would have a great time.

Loved by many, he leaves behind his family; wife Tiffany, mother and father Bette and Russel Gratta, his four children; Elizabeth and Briana Gratta and Addison and Caitlyn Diem and his siblings; Russel Gratta, Lori Duffy and Lisa Gratta.  He is also survived by his mother-in-law and father-in-law Bill and Debi Nase and his brother-in-law Tom Duffy as well as three adored grandchildren; Carson Cercatore, Caden Cercatore and Lilliana Bacardi.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at McCriskin-Gustafson Home for Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm.  At the request of Tommy’s family, cremation will be held private.