Thomas A. Struzik, Sr. 76, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on July 1, 2018 at home.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 21, 1942. The son of the late Peter and Wanda (Synorski) Struzik.

Thomas was a Vietnam Veteran and was honorably discharged on April 28, 1974. He was a member of the D.A.V and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 77, Tonawanda, NY. He owned and operated Center Gulf Service Station in the 70's and retired from Dunlop tire in 2002.  Thomas also was a member of Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing Lotto and watching NASCAR racing.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Betty A. (Lashinsky) Struzik; one son, Thomas (Letrice) Struzik, Jr. of Pendleton, NY; two daughters, Judith Anne (John Grabowski) Nye of Niagara Falls, NY and Marie (Al) Penfield of Niagara Falls, NY; grandfather of Kristine Mease, Vincent Mease, Amber Penfield, AJ Penfield, Alyssa Penfield, Rene Fink and Nathan Fink; two sisters, Therese (John) Drozdowski of Niagara Falls, NY and Mary Anne (Charles) Reichert of Texas; one brother, John (Chris) Struzik of Niagara Falls, NY and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin Monday, July 2 ^nd from 4-8 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services will begin Tuesday at 9:15 A.M. followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27 ^th Street and Independence Ave, Niagara Falls, NY.  Entombment with Military Honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.