Our condolences to the Van Liew family, the New Brunswick Fire Department,
and the Highland Park Fire Department of New Jersey. Acting Lieutenant
Thomas Van Liew, 52, a 20 year veteran of the New Brunswick Fire Department
and volunteer with the Highland Park Fire Department, died Tuesday November
28, 2006. Thomas was found slumped over his desk shortly after reporting
for duty, apparently suffering from heart failure. EMTs stationed at the
Burnet Street firehouse found him still breathing and rushed him to Robert
Wood Johnson University Hospital where he was pronounced dead later that
morning.
Our brother Thomas leaves behind his wife, Sarri, and his son Michael.
A visitation will be held for Thomas on Friday December 1, 2006 2-4PM
and 7-9PM at Quackenboss Funeral Home in New Brunswick. A funeral will
be held for Thomas on Saturday December 2, 2006 11AM at The Reformed
Church of Highland Park in Highland Park.
