Mr. Thomas "Tom" A. Sanchez, Sr.

Beloved husband of forty-three years of Rose Silcio Sanchez.

Loving father of Lisa Sanchez, Teresa Sanchez, Tina Gorumba, Susanne Estaville and Thomas Sanchez, Jr. Father-in-law of Roger Gorumba, Jr.

Grandfather of Maleah Troulliet, Brandon Troulliet (Courtney) and Magan Adams.

Son of the late Ranulfo Sanchez and Dominga A. Sanchez.

Brother of the late Leoncio Sanchez, Guadalupe S. Bibera and Marcelina S. Cruz.

Mr. Sanchez, one day shy of his 89th birthday, was born in Mindanao, Philippines and resided in Gretna, LA for the past 45 years. He was a retired electrician and was member of I.B.E.W. Local 130 for over 55 years. Mr. Sanchez also served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.

Relatives, friends of the family, members of I.B.E.W. Local 130 and employees of Capital One Bank are invited to attend a Funeral Service from WESTSIDE/LEITZ-EAGAN FUNERAL HOME, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, LA on Tuesday, September 21, at 7:30 PM. Visitation will be held from 5:30 PM until service time and will continue after the service from approximately 8:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.westsideleitzeagan.com. For information, call 504-341-9421.