Thomas Joseph Muir's Obituary
Obituary
MUIR, Thomas
Thomas J., II of Palisades Park and Miami Beach, Florida, formerly of North Bergen, entered into
eternal rest on December 21, 2023. He was born and raised in Hoboken to Margaret, nee Burns, and
Thomas J. Muir. He was a graduate of St. Michael’s High School in Union City and Panzer College, now
Montclair University, and received his MA degree from Seton Hall University. After serving as a United
States Army veteran, he was a successful Teacher, Track Coach and Principal in the North Bergen
school district. He was later employed at St. Peter’s University as an Adjunct Professor in the
Education Department.
Tom was a long-time outstanding Track and Field coach at North Bergen High School winning 14
Hudson County and five Sectional State Championships during his 16 years at the helm. His teams
brought home many gold medals from the Penn Relays as well as the New York Relays. Tom coached
young men to become well rounded and active contributors to sportsmanship in athletics, setting the
stage for becoming influential members of society. He was very proud of his team members, and with
his ongoing professional leadership, continued many life-long friendships, never tiring to hear from
them and sharing in their many accomplishments.
Tom was a past President of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Board #33,
and was recognized for his 50 years of active Basketball Officiating, where he enjoyed a rewarding
career refereeing many championship games on both college and high school levels. Tom was a
recipient of the Dominick Cuccinelli Distinguished Service Award and the Frank C. Corrigan Memorial
Award during his career.
He was inducted into the Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame, the Panzer College Hall of Fame, the
Hudson County Track Coaches Hall of Fame, and received the NJSIAA Sports Award. He was recognized
by the Jersey Journal as the Track Coach of the Decade and received the Outstanding Citizen Award
from the Township of North Bergen. He was a member of the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference,
the Garden State Board of Officials and Region 19 JUCO, as well as the Northeast Chapter 2 Volleyball
Officials Association.
Tom was married to his college sweetheart, Connie, who predeceased him. He leaves two loving sons,
Thomas III, and his wife Christine; Timothy, and his wife Virginia; and was predeceased by his
youngest son, Michael. He was a devoted grandfather to Tommy D. Muir, Daniel Muir, and Madison
Muir. He is also survived by his brother Peter, and sister-in-law Marilyn and Newt Tiffany. He leaves
his nieces, nephews, cousins, and members of his extended family as well as many close friends. The
family will receive relatives and friends at Van Orsdel Funeral & Cremation Services 3333 NE 2 nd
Avenue in Miami, Florida.
The Family of Thomas Muir requests that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the St. Jude’s
Children’s Research Hospital in his name.
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