Thomas Joseph Roy, 87, of Ft. Wayne passed away December 24, 2018 at his home in Ft. Wayne surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on December 20, 1931 in Ft. Wayne.
He was a Korean War veteran serving proudly in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1950 where he was an all city basketball player. Tom was employed with the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #166 for 62 years. He loved being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Tom also loved to fish and spend time in his workshop.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, MaDonna (nee Hartman); three daughters, Deborah (Dan) Scheib of Ft. Wayne, Sharon (Jeff) Parks of Ft. Wayne, Rhonda (Eugene) Scare of Huntertown; son, Daniel (Denise) Roy of Ft. Wayne; 12 grandchildren, Heather Parks (fiancée Mark Gross), Joseph (Helen) Roy, Stacey (Brandon) White, Erika (John) Marx, Nicholas (Diedre) Parks, Ashley (Eric) Toy, Jenna Roy, Emily (Zach) Comer, Jared Roy, Elizabeth Roy, Jordan Roy, and Ethan Roy; 10 great grandchildren, Jules Roy, Cayden Cunefare, Maxwell Parks, Louise Roy, Katie White, Isaac Marx, Levi Comer, Holden Parks, Sadie Toy, and Johanna Roy; two sisters, Joan Penningroth of Angola, Sandy (Bruce) Schelm of Leo; and brother, Jim Roy of Fremont.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Isadore J. and Velma F. Roy; brother, Louie Roy; and brother-in-law Carl Penningroth.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Saturday, December 29, 2018 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Rd. with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held Friday, December 28, 2018, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm with a rosary at 3:30 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. Burial with military honors will be in Catholic Cemetery.
He was a Korean War veteran serving proudly in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1950 where he was an all city basketball player. Tom was employed with the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #166 for 62 years. He loved being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Tom also loved to fish and spend time in his workshop.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, MaDonna (nee Hartman); three daughters, Deborah (Dan) Scheib of Ft. Wayne, Sharon (Jeff) Parks of Ft. Wayne, Rhonda (Eugene) Scare of Huntertown; son, Daniel (Denise) Roy of Ft. Wayne; 12 grandchildren, Heather Parks (fiancée Mark Gross), Joseph (Helen) Roy, Stacey (Brandon) White, Erika (John) Marx, Nicholas (Diedre) Parks, Ashley (Eric) Toy, Jenna Roy, Emily (Zach) Comer, Jared Roy, Elizabeth Roy, Jordan Roy, and Ethan Roy; 10 great grandchildren, Jules Roy, Cayden Cunefare, Maxwell Parks, Louise Roy, Katie White, Isaac Marx, Levi Comer, Holden Parks, Sadie Toy, and Johanna Roy; two sisters, Joan Penningroth of Angola, Sandy (Bruce) Schelm of Leo; and brother, Jim Roy of Fremont.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Isadore J. and Velma F. Roy; brother, Louie Roy; and brother-in-law Carl Penningroth.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Saturday, December 29, 2018 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Rd. with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held Friday, December 28, 2018, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm with a rosary at 3:30 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. Burial with military honors will be in Catholic Cemetery.
Thomas Joseph Roy, 87, of Ft. Wayne passed away December 24, 2018 at his home in Ft. Wayne surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on December 20, 1931 in Ft. Wayne.
He was a Korean War veteran serving proudly in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1950 where he was an all city basketball player. Tom was employed with the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #166 for 62 years. He loved being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Tom also loved to fish and spend time in his workshop.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, MaDonna (nee Hartman); three daughters, Deborah (Dan) Scheib of Ft. Wayne, Sharon (Jeff) Parks of Ft. Wayne, Rhonda (Eugene) Scare of Huntertown; son, Daniel (Denise) Roy of Ft. Wayne; 12 grandchildren, Heather Parks (fiancée Mark Gross), Joseph (Helen) Roy, Stacey (Brandon) White, Erika (John) Marx, Nicholas (Diedre) Parks, Ashley (Eric) Toy, Jenna Roy, Emily (Zach) Comer, Jared Roy, Elizabeth Roy, Jordan Roy, and Ethan Roy; 10 great grandchildren, Jules Roy, Cayden Cunefare, Maxwell Parks, Louise Roy, Katie White, Isaac Marx, Levi Comer, Holden Parks, Sadie Toy, and Johanna Roy; two sisters, Joan Penningroth of Angola, Sandy (Bruce) Schelm of Leo; and brother, Jim Roy of Fremont.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Isadore J. and Velma F. Roy; brother, Louie Roy; and brother-in-law Carl Penningroth.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Saturday, December 29, 2018 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Rd. with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held Friday, December 28, 2018, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm with a rosary at 3:30 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. Burial with military honors will be in Catholic Cemetery.
He was a Korean War veteran serving proudly in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1950 where he was an all city basketball player. Tom was employed with the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #166 for 62 years. He loved being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Tom also loved to fish and spend time in his workshop.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, MaDonna (nee Hartman); three daughters, Deborah (Dan) Scheib of Ft. Wayne, Sharon (Jeff) Parks of Ft. Wayne, Rhonda (Eugene) Scare of Huntertown; son, Daniel (Denise) Roy of Ft. Wayne; 12 grandchildren, Heather Parks (fiancée Mark Gross), Joseph (Helen) Roy, Stacey (Brandon) White, Erika (John) Marx, Nicholas (Diedre) Parks, Ashley (Eric) Toy, Jenna Roy, Emily (Zach) Comer, Jared Roy, Elizabeth Roy, Jordan Roy, and Ethan Roy; 10 great grandchildren, Jules Roy, Cayden Cunefare, Maxwell Parks, Louise Roy, Katie White, Isaac Marx, Levi Comer, Holden Parks, Sadie Toy, and Johanna Roy; two sisters, Joan Penningroth of Angola, Sandy (Bruce) Schelm of Leo; and brother, Jim Roy of Fremont.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Isadore J. and Velma F. Roy; brother, Louie Roy; and brother-in-law Carl Penningroth.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Saturday, December 29, 2018 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Rd. with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held Friday, December 28, 2018, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm with a rosary at 3:30 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. Burial with military honors will be in Catholic Cemetery.
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