E. of Levittown, formerly of the Bronx, on September 17, 2016 at the age of 78. Dedicated Detective Sergeant in the NYPD. Proud US Navy Veteran. Devoted husband and best friend of Sonia Ann (nee Brilla) for 55 years. Amazing and supportive father of Carolyn Gray-Mekeel (Ken), Cynthia Summer (Jonathan), Thomas, and Kenneth (Nadia). Cherished grandpa of Geri Pasqualone, Carolann and Elissa Hudak, Kate, Jenna and Thomas Summer, Elaina, T.J., Sebastian, Tristan, and Reese Gray, and predeceased by Bobby and Kaitlyn Pasqualone. Adored brother of the late William (Martha), Bettyann Bracco (the late Joseph), the late Patricia Hansen (Gregory), and brother-in-law of Anthony, Raymond, and Pat Brilla. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Tom had a dynamic personality and was always the first to help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by all his friends and family. Family will receive friends Sunday, 6-9 pm, and Monday, 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm, at the Charles J. O’Shea Funeral Home: 603 Wantagh Ave (Exit 28N SS PKWY) Wantagh, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, 10:00 am, at St. Bernard’s R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery. www.osheafuneral.com