David R. Thoenig Sr.

October 21, 1941 - July 22, 2017

Branchville - David R. Thoenig, Sr., age 75, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Newton Medical Center. Born in Montclair to the late Roman and Ruth (Sturges) Thoenig, David moved to Branchville in 1973. He had been employed by Pathmark Supermarket for 47 years and retired from the Randolph store as a night crew manager seven years ago. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Caroline (Connelly); his two sons, David R. Thoenig, Jr. and his wife Rose of Fredon and Thomas Thoenig and his wife Donna of Milford, PA; his two daughters, Ruthann Sweeley and her husband Don of Hawley, PA and Christine Thoenig of Branchville; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a great grandchild expected to be born soon. Private cremation services have been entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex, New Jersey. Online condolences may be offered to the family on www.pinkelfuneralhome.com