Obituary of Thomas Frank Mitchell

Thomas F. Mitchell

April 6, 1943  -  August 26, 2023

Tom is survived by his wife, Sally. Proud dad of 3 children, Jon (Stephanie), Jennifer (Gary Duvall), and Jasen (Christy). Proud “Mot” of 8 grandchildren, Jaiden, Graysen, & Jett Duvall, Payton & Camden Mitchell, Gianna, Aiden, & Jackson Mitchell. Brother to William Mitchell (Peggy), Harry Michael Mitchell (Kathy), John Richard Mitchell (Linda), and Stanley Mitchell (Jeanne). Sadly predeceased by brothers William and Harry Michael and mother,  Elizabeth (Betty) Breslin Mitchell. Survived by Uncle Frank Breslin (Nancy) and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. 

     Attended and graduated from the Wildwood Public School System and lettered in basketball, football, and track/field. Member of the U.S. Army with service in Vietnam. Graduated from Atlantic Community College and Stockton State College with a degree in Criminal Justice, and earned multiple law enforcement certificates.  Substitute teacher, Assistant Coach and Referee for Basketball, Track and Field Official and Coach. Volunteer Wildwood Firefighter, Career Wildwood Policeman attaining the rank of Captain. Member of the VFW and  American Legion, Warrior 50 Club and Boardwalk Basketball Classic Committee. All around great father, grandfather, and husband. Supporter of his family and the youth of the Wildwoods. 

       Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, from 9:30-11am, followed by a prayer service at Ingersoll-Greenwood Funeral Home 1201 Central Avenue, North Wildwood.  Burial to follow at the Cape May County Veterans’ Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Warrior 50 Club at 4300 Pacific Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 or the charity of your choice. To offer condolences, go to ingersollgreenwoodfh.com