Thomas J. Burns, III

Posted

Thomas J. Burns, III, “FatBoy” 51, died Thursday, January 14, 2016.

A life-long resident of Warwick, he was the son of Thomas J. Burns, Jr. and the late Beverly A. (Stewart) Burns. Tom was a self-employed sheet rocker and plasterer for many years and had bartended at the After 5 Pub owned by his family. His passions in life included his family and working. He was the life of the party and loved to sing, play the harmonica and listening to the blues. He also enjoyed boating, deep sea fishing and playing pool.

He was the loving companion of Kristen Poland, father of Thomas J. Martin and Nicholas M. Burns; stepfather of Jeffrey and Kady Poland; and brother of Keith R. Burns, Kathy A. Nonnenmacher, Joyce M. McGinity, and the late Donna Burns. He also leaves his beloved dog, Molly.

His funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 19, at 10 a.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 p.m. Information and condolences, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com