Thomas Joseph Hull

Thomas Joseph Hull, 94, of Holly Street, South Attleboro, died on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island following a short period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Susanne May (Cerrone) Hull to whom he was married on April 13, 1941.

Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on December 21, 1914, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ellen (Cauley) Hull. He was raised and educated in Pawtucket where he was a graduate of the former Pawtucket High School.

As a business entrepreneur, Mr. Hull was the owner and operator of numerous local companies including Norge Transportation, Thor Transportation, Regency Tours, Inc., Olde Toll House Realty, Marmic Dry Cleaners and Thomas J. Hull & Son Insurance.

He moved to South Attleboro more than 70 years ago from his native community of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Mr. Hull was a communicant of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church in South Attleboro.

He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends for his sense of humor.

He was a member of numerous organizations including a charter member of the South Attleboro Lions Club and was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus in South Attleboro

In addition to his wife of 68 years, he leaves two children: Michael T. Hull of Seekonk and S. Marsha Boyer of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren: Michelle Karnchanaphati of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania; Susan Boyer of Fairfax, Virginia; Erin Hull and Kendra Thornton both of Cincinnati, Ohio and Jonathan Hull of Seekonk; two great grandsons: Joshua Karnchanaphati and Jacob Karnchanaphati both of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania; a sister: Joyce Pinnelli of Coram, New York; a brother: Joel Hull of Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York and numerous nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Dorothy Brown.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM in the “Memorial Chapel” of the DYER-LAKE FUNERAL HOME – the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

A funeral service will follow visitation on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the “Memorial Chapel” of the DYER-LAKE FUNERAL HOME – the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with Rev. Victor Chaupetta, M.S., of the National Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette, Park Street, Attleboro, officiating.

Burial will be private.

Children’s room available during the memorial visitation and service.

Following services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a continued time of remembrance and refreshments at a location to be announced.

Please do not send flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made Mr. Hull’s favorite charity: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale Street, Memphis, TN 38105. To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an online register book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.