Thomas A. Senese, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 21, 2024 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank M. and Frances M. (Mitro) Senese.

Tom attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School, and later earned an Associate's Degree in Accounting from Bryant and Stratton College.  During High School, he was employed at Clarke and Mitro as a Sheet Metal Fabricator. On April 23, 1962, he married his loving wife, Patricia A. (Bryk) Senese at the former Our Lady of the Rosary Church.  Mrs. Senese predeceased him on December 23, 2021 after 59 years of marriage.  Tom was employed as the Comptroller for Ed Taylor Lincoln Mercury in Amherst, NY for over 30 years and then later worked part-time in Accounting for Howell Motors Ford in Lockport, NY.

Tom was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church where he was a member of their Board of Trustees, served as Eucharistic Minister, Usher, Member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Charities Coordinator, and assisted in business affairs.  He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 247.  In his spare time, Tom enjoyed bowling in leagues and spending time at the family cottage in Pleasant Beach, and was the Treasurer at Pleasant Beach Residents Association in Port Colbourne, Ontario.  Above all, Tom centered his life around his family who will miss him dearly.

Thomas is survived by his four children, Maria (Bob) Hamilton, Theresa (Mark) Rampado, Paula Donovan and Loretta (Chuck) Giarrizzo; his grandchildren, Victoria (Grant) Stella, Tommy Hamilton, Robby Hamilton, Andrew Rampado, Collin Rampado, Tyler Rampado, Patrick (Julia Brennen) Donovan, Brenna Donovan, Jillian Donovan, Leah Herman and Melissa Herman; his great-granddaughter, Francesca Patricia Stella; his brother, Gerald (Rosalie) Senese and sister, Marilyn (late Norman, Sr.) Benhatzel, his sisters-in-law, Sandie (Joe) Lis and Sharon (late Jerome) Bryk, as well as by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 25 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304.  Thomas' Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 26 at 10:30 at Holy Family Parish at Mt. Carmel Church, 27th Street and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Please assemble at church. Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, https://www.niagarahospice.org/donate . Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.