Thomas J. Marchessault, 67, of New Bedford died Sunday March 25, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Carol (Gonsalves) Marchessault.
Born in Fall River, the son of the late Joseph and Lillian G. (Ouellette) Marchessault, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.
Mr. Marchessault was formerly employed as a pressman for the Acushnet Company until his retirement.
He loved baseball, football, fishing and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife; three children, Thomas Marchessault, Jr. and his companion Sheryl Queripel of Mattapoisett, Dawn LaBerge and her husband Peter, and Scott Marchessault and his wife Cathleen, all of Fairhaven; his siblings, Joseph and Michael Marchessault, both of Fall River, Lucille Cinquini of Somerset, and Yvette Marques of New Bedford; his mother-in-law, Agnes Gonsalves of West Wareham; his sister-in-law, Brenda Rapoza of Dartmouth; five grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Claire Souza.
His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 11 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.