HORSHAM, Pa. - Thaddeus "TJ" Nathaniel Blakely, Jr. peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, Jul. 18, 2017, at Abington Jefferson Hospital after sudden cardiac arrest at home.
TJ was the love of Jacqueline Laurido for over 16 years. He was born in Seaford on Mar. 26, 1979, to Beverly (Winder) Blakely of Winter Haven, Fla. and the late Thaddeus N. Blakely, Sr. TJ attended David G. Fleagle School, Seaford High School and Sussex Tech in southern Delaware. He was currently employed at Waste Management, Inc. and also was the owner of Blakely Designer Detailing. TJ enjoyed playing billiards, grilling, coaching his son's baseball and soccer teams, cheering the NY Yankees, Giants, and Knicks. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, including cooking "TJ's famous French Toast" for his loved ones Sunday mornings.
In addition to his wife Jackie and mother Beverly, TJ is survived by two daughters, Adasha A. Paskins of Smyrna, and Julianna S. Blakely of Horsham, Pa.; his son, Mason T. Blakely of Horsham, Pa., two sisters, Donna L. Richemond of Lynn, Mass., and Amy N. Mitchell of Lewes; brothers and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service on Monday, Jul. 24, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Emil J. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 951 E. Butler Pike, Ambler, Pa. The Viewing will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations to https://gofundme.com/TJBlakely are appreciated. Condolences may be made at www.ciavarellifuneralhomes.com