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Thomas J. Rice, Sr.

November 5, 2016

Thomas J. Rice, Sr., 64, of Easton, died Saturday, November 5, 2016 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born March 7, 1952 in Easton, he was a son of the late Donald H. and Beatrice (Dietz) Rice, Sr.

He was a sexton at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Easton and St. Rocco’s Church, Martins Creek.  He was also a roofer in Phillipsburg.

Surviving are two sisters, Laurie Post and Linda Pfefferle and a brother, Robert Rice.  His son, Thomas Rice, Jr.; his brothers, Donald Rice, Jr., Ronald Rice, Sr. and Terry Rice, Sr. and a granddaughter died earlier.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM, Thursday, November 10, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Thomas J. Rice, Sr.

    November 9, 2016 at 10:08 am

    Rest in peace Tom, You were a good neighbor and friend to our daughter.