An Army veteran. Loving husband of 48 years to Eileen (nee Donnelly). Loving father of Christina Roach Hall (Brian) and the late Thomas. Loving Pop Pop of Aidan, Kieran and Fiona. Dear brother of James (Carol). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Thomas was the former President of Eastern Divers Assoc., a member of Holmesburg Rifle Club, and an employee of Verizon for 43 years. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday 8 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Funeral Mass 10 AM at St. Dominic Church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Attn: Development, 875 N. Randolph St. Ste 225, Arlington, VA 22203 ( Click Here to donate online), U.S Navy Memorial 701 Pennsylvania Ave., Attn: Carrie Schlupp, Washington, DC 20004 ( Click Here to donate online) or to St. Dominic Restoration Fund, 8504 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19136.