Thomas R. Karlinski was born on Tuesday, August 12, 1947, to Eleanor and Richard Karlinski in Buffalo, New York. Thomas was a proud US Air Force Sergeant from 1966 to 1970. He was also a retired Transducer Applications Engineer at Taber Industries, in North Tonawanda, New York.

Thomas was the beloved husband of Theresa A. (nee Kovac) Karlinski.

A devoted father of Christina (Michael) Rainville and Jennifer (Jeff) Trinkwalder and loving grandfather of Edward Thomas and Agnes Ann.

He was the dearest brother of Elizabeth (Kenneth) Pope, Donald (Kathleen) Karlinski, Richard (Sharon) Karlinski, Robert (late Susan) Karlinski, and Roger (Kathleen) Karlinski. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will be present on Sunday, March 27th from 1-5 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, at 2400 William Street, near Harlem Road.

Relatives and friends are invited to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, located at 4125 Union Road, at the corner of Genesee Street, on Monday, March 28th at 10 AM.

Interment with Military Honors will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, in Lackawanna, New York.

Donations are preferred to Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel Preservation Fund.

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The family appreciates your prayers and concerns during this time and would like to thank you for your support.

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