Richard Thomas "Tom" Lee Jr.

Richard Thomas "Tom" Lee Jr., age 83, of North East, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Tom was born in 1942 in Erie, PA, to Betty and Richard Lee. He graduated from Old Memorial Tech in 1959 and went on to attend Penn State Behrend and Mercyhurst College. Tom spent 32 years with General Electric, building a career marked by dedication, skill, and quiet reliability.

A lifelong enthusiast of vintage British cars, Tom owned many over the years and poured his passion into the community around them. He served as President of the Scions of Britain for more than two decades, forming friendships and memories that lasted a lifetime.

Tom also enjoyed model trains, watching birds and wildlife, being lucky enough to spend his winters in Fort Myers, FL where he loved searching for alligators with a golf cart. He enjoyed also spending time at auto racing events, primarily at Watkins Glen, NY. These interests reflected his curiosity, patience, and appreciation for the small joys woven through everyday life.

He is survived by his wife, Rose; and his daughter, Sheila (Ken) Peres. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Betty Lee; and by his son, Randy Lee.

Services will be private for immediate family. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693 or the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Alexandria, VA 22202. Condolences may be sent to www.dusckasfuneralhomes.com.