Thomas C. Tray, 77, of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024.
Born on September 29, 1946, to the late Mario and Beryl Tray, Tom was a 1964 graduate of Beaver Area High School. At the young age of 17, he signed on to serve in the United States Navy. He then attended and graduated from Penn State University in 1968 with an Associate’s Degree. Tom was employed at First Energy/Penn Power, for over 30 years. During his retirement, Tom was meticulous in restoring his 1955 Chevy BelAir. He was an avid Steelers Fan, dedicated beer drinker, and all-around generous hard-working man with a great sense of humor. Tom will be remembered as a loving father, “grandpap”, husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
Tom is survived by his wife, Diane Tray; his two daughters, Stephanie (Luke Henry) Tray, Heather (Christopher) Opalinsky; sister, Nancy (Jerry) Zachewicz; brother, Richard (Beth) Tray; grandchildren, Samantha and Charlotte Opalinsky, Shiloh Henry, and Kelsey and Thomas Opalinsky; along with his wife’s children, Kathleen, Michelle, and David; multiple step-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; special cousins, Ruth and Joe Fuller; and his former wife and friend Kathleen Tray.
The family suggests honoring his memory by raising a glass, doing an unexpected favor, or leaving an extra-large tip to your next server.
His daughters would like to provide a special thank you to the amazing staff at Cambridge Falls for the loving care of their dad.
Family and Friends will be received on Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 1pm-3pm and 5pm-7pm in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Private Interment and Military Rites to take place at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s name to the Wounded Warriors Project, https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate, or Alzheimer’s Research