It is with deep sadness, the much loved Thomas J Starace was received into Heaven on February 2, 2021. Thomas was born in his beloved South Ozone Park 90 yrs ago. He graduated from John Adams High School and was an Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. Thomas is retired from the NYC Board of Education and later from the IRS where he was an “extracting engineer.” He was the oldest living kidney transplant survivor at Stony Brook Hospital.
He leaves behind his beloved Irish Bride Loretta. Thomas will be lovingly remembered by his children; Kathleen, Patricia (James), Thomas (Martha), Mary, Jim, and Timothy (Jacqueline). He loved his treasured Grandchildren, Katelyn, Christian, Megan, Christine, Emily, Caroline, Timothy, Patricia, Michael, and Riley. He is also fondly remembered by his many wonderful nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Thomas' life with be held at a later date.