Born in Bayonne, New Jersey and moved to Minot in 2013.
Thomas was a proud retired union carpenter from local 253 NJ and received a 50 year pin in 2021.
Thomas was a kind and generous person, with a giving heart who gave to many charities and the local church. A devoted husband to his wife of 57 years, he enjoyed watching sports, spending time outdoors and telling stories with his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife Bernadette (Harrigan), his daughters Sharon Royle of Minot, Maine and Doreen Young and her husband Hoi of Honolulu, Hawaii, and his son Thomas of Fitchburg, WI; five grandchildren Tyler, Grace, Hannah, Gabriel and Jude Royle of Minot, Maine. He also leaves behind his brother Robert Zielinski and his wife Joan of Belford, NJ, and a sister Carol Adams and her husband Paul of Cincinnati, OH; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Thomas’ name. Arrangements are private and entrusted to the care of the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home in Lewiston, Maine 784-4023. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com .
