1955
Thomas
2023
Thomas Michael Butala
June 5, 1955 — January 20, 2023
Thomas M. Butala, 67 passed away on Friday January 20, 2023, at home with his loving family by his side.
Tom was born June 5, 1955, in Detroit, MI to Edward and Pearl (Aho) Butala.
Tom joined the Navy in 1974, as a submariner, and served aboard the USS Whale (SSN-638). After leaving the Navy in 1980, he and his family settled in Middletown, RI. He continued his love for the military and submarines by working as an engineer at Raytheon. Tom spent several years within the Middletown Little League system not only as a coach but a mentor to many.
Tom is survived by his wife Pam, his daughter and son-in-law Teresa and Jerry, his youngest daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Jeff, and his grandson his best buddy Jackson. Also his brothers Paul, David, and sister Mary. As well as predeceased brother Robert.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday January 29, 2023, from 3-6 pm in Memorial Funeral Home in Newport.
Burial will be private.
Tom was born June 5, 1955, in Detroit, MI to Edward and Pearl (Aho) Butala.
Tom joined the Navy in 1974, as a submariner, and served aboard the USS Whale (SSN-638). After leaving the Navy in 1980, he and his family settled in Middletown, RI. He continued his love for the military and submarines by working as an engineer at Raytheon. Tom spent several years within the Middletown Little League system not only as a coach but a mentor to many.
Tom is survived by his wife Pam, his daughter and son-in-law Teresa and Jerry, his youngest daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Jeff, and his grandson his best buddy Jackson. Also his brothers Paul, David, and sister Mary. As well as predeceased brother Robert.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday January 29, 2023, from 3-6 pm in Memorial Funeral Home in Newport.
Burial will be private.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Thomas Michael Butala, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, January 29, 2023
3:00 - 6:00 pm
Memorial Funeral Home
Guestbook
Visits: 26
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors