Thomas R. Tanis, 69, of Manasquan, passed away on March 2nd at home surrounded by his loving family after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Tom was born on February 16th, 1952 in Paterson and spent his childhood summers in Manasquan where he later built his home and family. Tom is predeceased by his parents Robert and Margaret. He is survived by his wife Jane Tanis, his children Robert and Katie, his two sisters Maryann (Tremblay) and Margaret (Hosking), and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10:00am on March 9th at Church of St. Denis in Manasquan.