Thomas Wojtylak, 84, of Bellmawr died January 10, 2026 after a brief illness.  He was born and raised in Bridesburg and proudly served in the Philadelphia Police Department for over 20 years. He had multiple careers after retiring, including owning a restaurant and working as a security guard at Methodist Hospital.

He is survived by his loving wife Maria, his daughters Christine (Anthony) and Melissa, his sons Todd (Sue) and Brad (Keely), and his grandchildren Mark, Gianna, Matthew (Marissa), Korey, Grace and Hope. He was preceded in death by his son Mark, his sister Ronnie and his first wife Barbara.  His family will cherish their memories of him, including their time spent together at home and in the Poconos, Virginia Beach, and North Carolina.

Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing Saturday, January 17th  9:15-10:45 AM at St. Joachim Parish, 601 West Browning Road, Bellmawr.  Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00 AM.  Interment, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Berlin.

In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to honor Tom‘s life may make a donation to the Philadelphia Police Foundation (https://phillypolicefoundation.org) or to another organization that supports law enforcement officers.

“A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering”