Thomas J. Pytka

CUMBERLAND - Thomas J. Pytka, 73, of Pensacola, FL, formerly of Cumberland passed away on December 23, 2022, at home.

He was the husband of the late Elaine D. (Grenier) Pytka. Tommy lived in Pensacola for the past year, and Palm Springs/San Diego for the previous 2 years to be closer to his children, prior to that he was a lifelong resident of Cumberland.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Thomas J. Pytka, Sr. and Alice C. (Jenkins) Pytka. Tommy is survived by his two children: David M. Pytka and Kathleen A. Pytka of florida, his brother Albert Pytka of Lincoln, with several nieces. His brother Robert A. Pytka is deceased.

He retired as Deputy Chief of the Valley Falls Fire District, in Cumberland where he worked for 28 years until his retirement in 1996. He was a founding member of Local 2729 I.A.F.F. of Valley Falls Firefighters and served as their president for 8 years. He also served in the U.S. Airforce as a technical Sergeant and became a member of R.I. Air National Guard, for the 102 Tactical Control Squadron. As well as being a serving member of the Selective Service for fifteen years, a proud member of the Special Signal Fire Association, R.I. Fire Chief's Association, the Blackstone Valley Firefighters Association, the R.I. State Firefighters Association and was a Third-degree member of The Knights of Columbus.

Tommy will be remembered as a man of many stories, a jokester and quite the talker. A selfless man who would help anyone, even a complete stranger. He was a man who literally gave everything to be the best possible father he could be, a devoted loving husband and a dedicated friend to many. Tommy was heartbroken the last two years since the passing of his wife Elaine, he can now finally Rest in Peace with her and his beloved dog Sushi.

Tommy would have preferred the warm springtime weather over a cold winter, so a celebration funeral and mass will be held in Cumberland this Spring. Details and dates to follow.

Please visit www.jjduffyfuneralhome.com for future updates. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road Cumberland.