Tom Weber, Sr.
(1939 to 2022) Founder - NJ Lic. No. 2605
Thomas E. Weber, Sr. (Tom / Tommy) – 1939 to 2022
Sadly, Tom passed away suddenly in August of 2022. His legacy of caring continues with the funeral home still serving our neighbors under the direction and ownership of his son, Tom Weber, Jr. He is sorely missed, but each day we follow the example he set and the lessons he taught us so we can continue to care for families in the same way that he did.
Below is some background on Tom and how he came to establish the Weber Funeral Home, Riverton.
Tom was proud to be born and raised in Beverly, NJ. He was a graduate of Burlington City High School, Class of 1957. As a young teenager he began working for Walt Snover at the Walter B. Snover Funeral Home, Beverly, and was introduced to his life’s work in Funeral Service. Tom graduated from Eckels College of Mortuary Science, Philadelphia in 1961 after which he went on to work as a Licensed Funeral Director full-time for Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks Funeral Home, Philadelphia for several years, along with working part-time for many other South Jersey Funeral Homes. In 1964 Tom purchased property in Riverton, NJ, and in May 1965 he opened his own funeral home, Weber Funeral Home. For more than 57 years he lived there and managed the funeral home where he faithfully served many area families, neighbors and friends. He believed in taking care of people as best he could, providing guidance and comfort, and built the foundation for the funeral home to continue his legacy of service and compassion into the future.
Most of all, Tom, or “Tommy” to many of his friends, was a “people person”. He was very involved with his children, Elizabeth and Tom, in whom he took great pride, and had deep love for his grandson, Jason. He made friends easily and considered his many friends as his family, always sharing a story or joke and thriving on his social interactions. Tom's impact on the lives he touched will always remain.
Tom was a longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church, Riverton, where he served on the Vestry for many years. He was also very active in his community having served as President, Officer or active member in many organizations including, the Burlington County Funeral Directors Association, the Palmyra-Riverton-Cinnaminson Rotary Club, the Auxiliary for VFW Post 3020 Delran, The Edgewater Park Sports Club, the former Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 279 Riverside, the Polish American Citizens Club, AC of Beverly, the Fraternal Order of Masons (Covenant Lodge #161 and Beverly-Riverside Lodge #107), Riverton Country Club, the NJ State Funeral Directors Association and several others. Tom proudly served Riverton as a Borough Council Member for several years in the early 1980’s and actively supported the area he loved as his home.
Among his many hobbies, Tom enjoyed antique cars, especially Corvettes, and was passionate about fishing. He loved to be on the water with his friends, sport fishing off the coast of New Jersey, The Outer Banks, Costa Rica, and his regular trips for stripers or anything else they could catch in the Chesapeake Bay.
Tom Weber, Sr.
(1939 to 2022) Founder - NJ Lic. No. 2605
Thomas E. Weber, Sr. (Tom / Tommy) – 1939 to 2022
Sadly, Tom passed away suddenly in August of 2022. His legacy of caring continues with the funeral home still serving our neighbors under the direction and ownership of his son, Tom Weber, Jr. He is sorely missed, but each day we follow the example he set and the lessons he taught us so we can continue to care for families in the same way that he did.
Below is some background on Tom and how he came to establish the Weber Funeral Home, Riverton.
Tom was proud to be born and raised in Beverly, NJ. He was a graduate of Burlington City High School, Class of 1957. As a young teenager he began working for Walt Snover at the Walter B. Snover Funeral Home, Beverly, and was introduced to his life’s work in Funeral Service. Tom graduated from Eckels College of Mortuary Science, Philadelphia in 1961 after which he went on to work as a Licensed Funeral Director full-time for Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks Funeral Home, Philadelphia for several years, along with working part-time for many other South Jersey Funeral Homes. In 1964 Tom purchased property in Riverton, NJ, and in May 1965 he opened his own funeral home, Weber Funeral Home. For more than 57 years he lived there and managed the funeral home where he faithfully served many area families, neighbors and friends. He believed in taking care of people as best he could, providing guidance and comfort, and built the foundation for the funeral home to continue his legacy of service and compassion into the future.
Most of all, Tom, or “Tommy” to many of his friends, was a “people person”. He was very involved with his children, Elizabeth and Tom, in whom he took great pride, and had deep love for his grandson, Jason. He made friends easily and considered his many friends as his family, always sharing a story or joke and thriving on his social interactions. Tom's impact on the lives he touched will always remain.
Tom was a longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church, Riverton, where he served on the Vestry for many years. He was also very active in his community having served as President, Officer or active member in many organizations including, the Burlington County Funeral Directors Association, the Palmyra-Riverton-Cinnaminson Rotary Club, the Auxiliary for VFW Post 3020 Delran, The Edgewater Park Sports Club, the former Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 279 Riverside, the Polish American Citizens Club, AC of Beverly, the Fraternal Order of Masons (Covenant Lodge #161 and Beverly-Riverside Lodge #107), Riverton Country Club, the NJ State Funeral Directors Association and several others. Tom proudly served Riverton as a Borough Council Member for several years in the early 1980’s and actively supported the area he loved as his home.
Among his many hobbies, Tom enjoyed antique cars, especially Corvettes, and was passionate about fishing. He loved to be on the water with his friends, sport fishing off the coast of New Jersey, The Outer Banks, Costa Rica, and his regular trips for stripers or anything else they could catch in the Chesapeake Bay.
Tom Weber, Jr.
Owner / Manager - NJ Lic. No. 4379
Thomas E. Weber, Jr. – Owner & Manager – NJ Licensed Funeral Director No. 4379
Tom, Tom, Jr. or Tommy
Tom Jr. grew up living above the funeral home in Riverton. He attended Riverton Public School, graduating in the Class of 1986, then went on to attend Cinnaminson High School, graduating in the Class of 1990. Tom has a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University, School of Business Camden (1994) and completed Mortuary School in 1995 at American Academy McAllister Institute, NY, NY. Tom obtained his New Jersey Funeral Director’s License in 2000 after completing all of his internship requirements. Tom has actively worked at the funeral home since he was a teenager.
Tom and his wife of 25-years, Tara (nee’ Mortgu), who also grew up in Riverton, live in Palmyra with their two buddies, their cat King Bobby and their dog Butters. They both enjoy being close to their family and friends that live in the area.
Tom Jr. appreciates continuing his father’s legacy of service to family, friends and neighbors in their time of need. He follows the lessons learned and the example set by Tom Sr. of how to take care of people with compassion and integrity.
Since 2018 Tom has served as the President of the Burlington County Funeral Directors Association and is a member of the Board of Directors for the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association. He is a member of the Polish American Citizens Club, The Edgewater Park Sports Club, the Auxiliary of the Burlington County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #2, the Riverton Country Club, the Thursday Night Mixers Bowling League, the National Corvette Restorers Society and National Corvette Museum.
In addition to his career in Funeral Service at the Weber Funeral Home, Tom spent almost 22-years in Commercial Banking in South Jersey. He was a Senior Commercial Relationship Manager for TD Bank (Commerce Bank) and WSFS Bank. During his banking career, Tom was an Officer on the Board of Directors for The South Jersey Bankers Association, a member of the Board of Directors for Symphony In C, the Burlington County Chamber of Commerce, South Jersey Chamber of Commerce, and several other industry related organizations. Tom “retired” from Banking in 2022 to dedicate all of his efforts to the Weber Funeral Home and caring for people.
Tom Weber, Jr.
Owner / Manager - NJ Lic. No. 4379
Thomas E. Weber, Jr. – Owner & Manager – NJ Licensed Funeral Director No. 4379
Tom, Tom, Jr. or Tommy
Tom Jr. grew up living above the funeral home in Riverton. He attended Riverton Public School, graduating in the Class of 1986, then went on to attend Cinnaminson High School, graduating in the Class of 1990. Tom has a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University, School of Business Camden (1994) and completed Mortuary School in 1995 at American Academy McAllister Institute, NY, NY. Tom obtained his New Jersey Funeral Director’s License in 2000 after completing all of his internship requirements. Tom has actively worked at the funeral home since he was a teenager.
Tom and his wife of 25-years, Tara (nee’ Mortgu), who also grew up in Riverton, live in Palmyra with their two buddies, their cat King Bobby and their dog Butters. They both enjoy being close to their family and friends that live in the area.
Tom Jr. appreciates continuing his father’s legacy of service to family, friends and neighbors in their time of need. He follows the lessons learned and the example set by Tom Sr. of how to take care of people with compassion and integrity.
Since 2018 Tom has served as the President of the Burlington County Funeral Directors Association and is a member of the Board of Directors for the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association. He is a member of the Polish American Citizens Club, The Edgewater Park Sports Club, the Auxiliary of the Burlington County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #2, the Riverton Country Club, the Thursday Night Mixers Bowling League, the National Corvette Restorers Society and National Corvette Museum.
In addition to his career in Funeral Service at the Weber Funeral Home, Tom spent almost 22-years in Commercial Banking in South Jersey. He was a Senior Commercial Relationship Manager for TD Bank (Commerce Bank) and WSFS Bank. During his banking career, Tom was an Officer on the Board of Directors for The South Jersey Bankers Association, a member of the Board of Directors for Symphony In C, the Burlington County Chamber of Commerce, South Jersey Chamber of Commerce, and several other industry related organizations. Tom “retired” from Banking in 2022 to dedicate all of his efforts to the Weber Funeral Home and caring for people.
Richard "Rich" B. Lechner, Jr.
Director - NJ Lic. No. 4872
Richard B. Lechner, Jr. obtained his New Jersey Funeral Directors License in April, 2010. Richard is a graduate of Shawnee High School, Class of 2004 and Mercer County Community College, School of Mortuary Sciences, Class of 2009. He is a Certified Celebrant.
Rich is a highly valued member of the Weber Funeral Home Team and has been involved with us since 2013. Rich worked closely with Tom Weber, Sr. and learned from his example and guidance.
Richard is a member of Holy Eucharist Church in Tabernacle and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8733, Tabernacle. Richard is a member of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association, the Burlington County Funeral Director's Association, and the South Jersey Enduro Riders Association. Richard is a member and Vice President of the Medford Lakes Lions Club.
Rich and his wife Stephanie live in Shamong with their daughters Emily, Rosalie & Adeline.
Richard "Rich" B. Lechner, Jr.
Director - NJ Lic. No. 4872
Richard B. Lechner, Jr. obtained his New Jersey Funeral Directors License in April, 2010. Richard is a graduate of Shawnee High School, Class of 2004 and Mercer County Community College, School of Mortuary Sciences, Class of 2009. He is a Certified Celebrant.
Rich is a highly valued member of the Weber Funeral Home Team and has been involved with us since 2013. Rich worked closely with Tom Weber, Sr. and learned from his example and guidance.
Richard is a member of Holy Eucharist Church in Tabernacle and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8733, Tabernacle. Richard is a member of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association, the Burlington County Funeral Director's Association, and the South Jersey Enduro Riders Association. Richard is a member and Vice President of the Medford Lakes Lions Club.
Rich and his wife Stephanie live in Shamong with their daughters Emily, Rosalie & Adeline.
