Thomas A. Terpak

Thomas A. Terpak, 75, of Gramp Deane Rd., Assonet, husband of the late Colette (Dusseault) Terpak, died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at his home in Assonet, MA. He leaves five children, Jeffrey Terpak (Margaret Cabeceiras), of Assonet, Susan Kincaid (Stephen) of Hopedale, MA, Jane Terpak of Fall River, Eileen "Lee" Terpak and Christen McGrady both of Assonet; four grandchildren, Allison and Trevor McGrady, and Emily and Colleen Kincaid and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Anthony and Margaret (St. James) Terpak. He resided in Assonet for the last 49 years. Tom was a devoted family man and a parishioner of St Bernard's Parish. He was also an avid sports fan, and enjoyed golf and the ocean. Tom will be most remembered for his dedication to his family, his quick wit and dry humor. He was an Air Force veteran of the 1607thMATS, 20th ATS Dover, DE. He was the owner and president of Modern Plastics Engineering Corp., Taunton. He also served as president of the Assonet Lions Club and the Society of Plastic Engineers., His funeral will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass in St. Bernard Church, Assonet, at 10:45 AM. Burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery private. Visitation, Friday 5:00 to 8:00 PM. LARGE PARKING AREA and BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Southcoast VNA, 200 Mill St., Fairhaven MA 02719 appreciated. .