In loving memory of

Thomas C Jones
July 31, 1956 - June 27, 2021

Thomas C. Jones of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021, surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Susan and daughter Julia, both of Portsmouth, RI and his son Nicholas of Fall River, MA. He is also survived by his brother Kenneth Jones, sister-in-law Barbara, both of Tuscon, AZ, his niece and nephew Nadine and Ian Jones and several cousins in the New Jersey area.
TJ was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 31st, 1956, the son of the late Thomas P. and Margot (Krzyzanowski) Jones. Growing up in New Jersey, he was a Boy Scout with a special interest in reptiles, so much so that at Scout camp he was known as "the snake man". He often rescued snakes and iguanas and brought them home to his family as pets.
TJ graduated from Rutgers University in 1978 with a degree in computer science. He first worked as a software engineer at General Dynamics/Electric Boat Division, both in Groton, CT and Newport, RI. He later worked at SEACORP and then Raytheon, from which he retired in 2006 due to illness.
TJ very much enjoyed the outdoors, including hiking and ice fishing. He often took his family to the Norman Bird Sanctuary and Sachuest Point and to the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Edgartown, MA. He was an avid reader, particularly of science fiction, appreciated good Scotch, and was also a wonderful cook and a supportive father. He looked forward to going to Martha's Vineyard several times a year and enjoyed traveling - his trips to Russia and Romania were always very special to him. TJ was a very important and loving member of his family and will be greatly missed.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, RI.

Tributes

Kiki Finn wrote on Sep 16, 2021:

"Hi Sue and family! I know this is late but no less heartfelt! I have great memories of TJ while working at SEA CORP. As you know we worked very closely. I am so sorry for your loss! Kiki Finn"

Melissa Levine wrote on Jul 2, 2021:

"Nick and family, I am incredibly sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing. Love Melissa"

Deb Carlson wrote on Jul 1, 2021:

"I did not know Thomas, Susan or Nicholas, but have a very special place in my heart for Julia. All whose lives were touched by Thomas have my great sympathy. Please take care if yourselves and each other. Deb Carlson ?"

Christine Beramendi wrote on Jun 30, 2021:

"This is s picture i have if my first birthday and look who?s there! He was so cute!"

Jen Scott wrote on Jun 30, 2021:

"Nick and family- Thinking if you during this difficult time. Sending you strength, thoughts and prayers. Jen Scott "

Shileah Correa wrote on Jun 30, 2021:

"Nick?I hope you and your family are surrounded by love during this difficult time. I am very sorry for your loss. Love Shileah and Shaelyn"