Thomas James Dunn, 84, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Feb. 24 at the VAMC, West Haven, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Jane Coughlin Dunn. Thomas was born in New Haven on June 25, 1931, son of the late James and Frances Tyrell Dunn.

He served his country faithfully in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. Thomas worked as a driver for the SNET Company for 38 years until his retirement. He was a member of the St. Frances Cabrini Men’s Club; he was an avid bowler who bowled on two leagues at Colony Lanes; and was a UCONN women’s basketball, Boston Red Sox, Celtics, and New England Patriots fan.

He was the father of Donna Sawicki (Lance), Dennis J. Dunn (Robert Fortier), and Patrick T. Dunn. He was the brother of Edna Hall and the late Katherine Holloran.

A Mass of Christian burial was held Feb. 29 at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Committal services with full military honors followed in Beaverdale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Frances Cabrini Church Development Fund, 57 Pond Hill Rd., North Haven, CT 06473. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., was entrusted with the arrangements. For an online obituary, please visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.