KRESS

THOMAS JAMES

Thomas James Kress, 74, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, with his wife by his side. Son of Virginia and the late Howard Kress; husband of 54 years to Edie Marcinko Kress; brother to Patti (the late Mark) Frankovich, and the late Debbie Sullivan; brother-in-law to George (Evelyn) Marcinko; uncle to Amanda Marcinko, Greg (Brandon) Marcinko, Michele Sullivan, Terry Sullivan, and Nicholas Frankovich. He will also be missed by his beloved cats, Sadie and Tizzie.

Tom proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. An airplane mechanic, Tom selflessly devoted four years to serving the country he loved. Tom also spent 21 years of his life as a truck driver for OK Grocery. A man of many talents, Tom would take on just about any task or project. In recent years, he found a great love for building and designing guitars.

Friends will be received Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 11:30 AM, at St. Athanasius Church, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish. Burial will take place at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017), directly following Mass.