Thomas L. Rice, 65, of Baldwinsville, NY, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008. He was born in Syracuse, was a 1962 graduate of Baldwinsville Schools and was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a Master Tool & Die Maker and retired from Allied Signal, Kansas City, MO and relocated to Baldwinsville in 1994. He enjoyed building model airplanes and tinkering with small engines. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Leland and Jean, sister Marsha and nephew Joel.

Tom is survived by his children, Thomas and Mathew (Lynette) Lang both of NY, Michelle (Michael) Jacobs and Michael (Tara) Rice both of MO; three brothers, Jerry (Karen), John (LouAnn) and Andrew (Kim) Rice; twelve grandchildren and extended family.

Calling hours will be 3-6pm Friday, June 13, 2008, with military honors to follow at 5:00pm at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville.

Burial will be private.