Theodore J. Basil of Lyons, NJ and formerly of Toms River Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System Lyons Campus on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  He was 74.

Born in Astoria, NY he was the son of the late Franklin T. and Rose Speilman Basil.

Theodore was drafted into the Army at the height of the Vietnam War and proudly fought for our country.  He worked for numerous years as a sales consultant for various insurance companies before owning and operating his own brokerage firm in Point Pleasant.  Theodore will be greatly missed, but his memory will be forever cherished in the hearts and minds of those who loved him.

Theodore is survived by his two brothers and sister-in-laws: Francis and Maryann Basil and Steven and Judith Basil as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am in St. George Roman Catholic Church, 1370 River Rd. Titusville, NJ 08560.  Interment with Military Funeral Honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.