We will miss you, Tommy Domingue!

In Memoriam of Tommy James Domingue, Sr; Facts Born: October 31, 1936 Death: September 18, 2011 Place of Death: Beebe Medical Center Occupation: Analyst Organizations: Social Security Administration Memorial donations can be made to: Charity of your choice Tommy James Domingue, Sr; October 31, 1936 - September 18, 2011 Tommy James Domingue, Sr., age 74, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2011, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. Born in Port Arthur, TX, on October 31, 1936, he was the son of the late Numa and Rose (Guidry) Domingue. Tommy taught German and English in Houston, TX, and then became a beloved manager and co-worker at the Social Security Administration until his retirement in 1994. He loved baseball and was an avid Orioles and Ravens fan. Tom's wit and candor engaged everyone who knew him. He loved art, literature and music, enjoyed exploring all kinds of food and was a great cook. He was a Francophile and loved travelling to France with his wife Dotty. One of his greatest joys was to spend time with his children and grandchilren, making lasting impressions on all of them, offering them an understanding of tolerance, encouraging free thought, and instilling a sense of individual purpose in each of them. Tommy had an uncommon strength and courage that grew from an open heart, unafraid to accept himself, and each of us with unconditional love on the great exploration of the surprise of life and love. Tommy is survived by his wife of 34 years, Dorothy (Harr) Domingue; three sons: Tommy James Domingue,Jr. of Leesburg, VA, Daniel Walter Domingue and wife Alyson of Monroe, NC, and Andrew Joseph Domingue of Angola, DE; nine grandchildren: Tommy James III, Michael Joseph, Melanie Anne, Mary Rose, Kate, Michael Christopher, Claire Angeline and Deanna Michelle; great grandchildren: Madalynn and Zoey; brother Bud Domingue of Groves, TX; sister Ming Hendricks of Dallas, TX; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Rose Domingue who passed away in 1975; a brother Elridge Duplechain; and sister Gladys Holbrook. All services will be private. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral Services will be private