Thomas A. Melucci

Lincoln - Thomas A. Melucci, 82, of Lincoln, died Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the loving husband of Gail (Carlson) Melucci to whom he enjoyed sixty years of marriage.

Born in Fall River, Mass., a son of the late Anthony and (Gloria) Melucci, he was a graduate of Saint Raphael Academy, Pawtucket, and attended the University of Miami. He had resided in Lincoln for many years.

Mr. Melucci had a long and distinguished business career, as owner of the former Priority Finishing Co., and later as owner of Hope Valley Industries, Lincoln. Tom had a generous heart, and volunteered his time and effort in raising money for numerous organizations, including Meeting Street School, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Saint Anselm College and Saint Mary's Home for Children, and was a member of Ducks Unlimited. He was an avid golfer, and a member of Wannamoisett Country Club, Rumford, and Kirkbrae Country Club, Lincoln.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Craig C. Melucci (Lori) and Todd E. Melucci, both of Lincoln; two sisters, Jacqueline Mayo of New Bedford, Mass., and Sheila Neilan of Florida; and two granddaughters, Christiana Melucci and Vanessa Krause. He was the father of the late Thomas A. Melucci, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Saint Jude Church, 301 Front Street, Lincoln. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. Family and friends are invited, and may attend visiting hours on Friday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to the Thomas A. Melucci, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Saint Anselm College, St. Anselm Dr., Manchester, N.H., 03102, would be appreciated. For directions, or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com.