In loving memory of

Thomas Walter Koster
April 6, 1950 - January 15, 2021

Thomas Koster, 70, of Coventry, RI, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. Thomas was born in Seaford, New York to Walter and Catherine Koster. Thomas was the loving husband to the late Julie A. Koster.

Tommy was a 28 year Middletown resident and parishioner of St Lucy's church after completing a distinguished 24 year Naval career. Tom was a kind and gentle man who lived a complete life filled with enough stories to line the pages of many books. He has a calm soul and was loved by all who knew him. He is a man to look up to and aspire to be and will be missed by many.

Thomas is survived by his son Michael T. Koster and his wife Jacqueline of West Greenwich, his two loving grandchildren Andrew and Emily, his mother Catherine, his brother Andrew, four sisters Geraldine, Ann, Katherine and Marian and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife Julie, he was preceded in death by his father Walter and brother William Koster.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Lucy's Catholic Church in Middletown, RI on Tuesday, January 26th, at 9AM. Visitation will be held in the church from 8:30 to 9AM.

Burial with military honors will be private.

Memorial donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans at DAV.org.

Additional information at memorialfuneralhome.com

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Steve and Cindy Smith wrote on Jan 23, 2021:

"Tommy, a kind, calm and competent man, so in love with his wife Julie and so proud of his son Michael and family. We will miss you. Steve and Cindy "

Paul & Rene Shenosky wrote on Jan 19, 2021:

"You will be missed my friend, and always be in our prayers. Paul and Rene"