Thomas King Obituary, Cause of Death – Remembering Thomas King, Former Massachusetts Postmaster at 83
The Thomas King obituary remembers Thomas Francis “Tom” King Jr., who died at the age of 83 after a life devoted to family, education, community service and a decades-long career with the United States Postal Service.
His obituary was published by O’Neill Funeral Home in Middleborough, Massachusetts.
Early Life and Education
Thomas Francis King Jr. was born on May 19, 1943, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, to the late Thomas Francis King Sr. and Jean (Mizejewski) King.
Tom was raised in Dorchester and attended Boston College High School. He later continued his education at Northeastern University, where he earned his degree.
His early years and education helped establish the foundation for a professional career that would eventually span several Massachusetts communities.
Career with the United States Postal Service
Tom dedicated much of his working life to the United States Postal Service.
He worked in Abington and East Bridgewater before moving to Whitman, where he served as postmaster. He later became postmaster in Randolph, completing his Postal Service career there before retiring.
According to his obituary, Tom took great pride in his work and valued the friendships he formed throughout his years with the Postal Service. His career brought him into contact with people across the communities he served.
His decades of professional service became an important part of the legacy he leaves behind.
Remembering Thomas F. King Jr.
Tom will be remembered not only for his career but also for the relationships he developed throughout his life.
Family, friends and former colleagues are left to remember a man whose professional life was closely connected with the communities around him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Jean King, and his brother, Kenneth King.
Thomas King Cause of Death
The available obituary information does not state the cause of death.
No further details about the circumstances surrounding Tom’s passing were provided in the information available.
Funeral Services
Family and friends were invited to attend visitation on Thursday, September 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at O’Neill Funeral Home, 59 Peirce Street, Middleborough.
A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled for Friday, September 11, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church of Saint Isidore Parish in Middleborough.
Following the Mass, family and friends were invited to gather at Fireside Grille for a celebration of Tom’s life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Middleborough Council on Aging’s Meals on Wheels program.
Thomas King’s Legacy
Thomas Francis “Tom” King Jr. leaves behind a legacy of decades of service with the United States Postal Service and the relationships he built during his professional and personal life.
From his work in Abington and East Bridgewater to his service as postmaster in Whitman and Randolph, Tom dedicated much of his career to serving Massachusetts communities.
He will be remembered for his pride in his work, his commitment to his career and the friendships he developed throughout his 83 years.
Thomas Francis “Tom” King Jr. was 83.