Tom Dardani Passes Away After Battle with Cancer

The following obituary was posted on the M.J. Murphy Funeral Home Web site:

, 51, of Monmouth Junction, died Friday, April 20, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a lifelong South Brunswick resident. Tom was a Division Mechanic with PSE& G in Somerset. He was the Founder and President of the Skull Riders Motorcycle Club, Founder and leader of the Dardani Haunted Trail, member of the Central Jersey Volkswagen Society, member of the Kendall Park Volunteer Fire Company, graduate of the South Brunswick Police Academy Alumni Association, member of the South Brunswick Chamber of Commerce.

Son of the late Annie Richetti, he is survived by his wife of 23 years Carolyn (Leone) Dardani, a son T.J. Dardani, a daughter Melissa Dardani, his father Thomas W. Dardani, 2 sisters Marianne Bethke, Victoria Haugland, mother-in-law and father-in-law Marilyn and James Kletz, 2 nephews Corey Haugland, Jr., Dakota Bethke, 3 nieces Paige and Brina Haugland and Katrina Bethke.

The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the M.J. Murphy Funeral Home, 616 Ridge Road at New Road, Monmouth Junction. Burial will follow in the Holy Cross Burial Park. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Brandon Dominguez C/O Greenbrook Elementary School at 23 Roberts Street, Kendall Park, NJ 08824.