Obituary: Thomas Dee Hoskins

Thomas Dee Hoskins "T.D." Tom Thomas D. Hoskins died November 12, 2005. Born October 22, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Floyd and Mary Edith Love Hoskins. Married Cathy Caputo Hoskins in 1968. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. He worked for the Denver Rio Grande Railroad which later became the part of the Union Pacific for 42 years as a switchman. He retired eight years ago. Tom had a very unique and sharp sense of humor that endeared him to family and friends. His interests in life were first and foremost his wife and children. He had a very special bond with each of them as well his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tom also enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos, Friday night boxing matches, Sunday morning political talk shows. To all Tom's friends and co-workers at the railroad that he never had a chance to say goodbye to, please know that you were always in his thoughts. He had memories and stories (which were heard often) of all of you. Preceded in death by his parents, son Michael E. Foster, brothers Edward, Russell, Jay Hoskins and parents-in-law James and Josephine Caputo. Survived by his wife and children Gina (Wade) Perkins, Rita Steed, Jeffrey (Denise) Foster, Mary Jo (Shane) Lindula, Anthony Hoskins; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, two brothers-in-law Jimmy (Nancy) Caputo, Alfredo (Jane) Caputo. Tom's wishes were to be cremated and the family is honoring his request. A Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday 11:00 a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 1375 East Spring Lane. A Vigil service will held Thursday 7:00 p.m. where friends may call from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. also at the church. Committal Mt. Calvary Cemetery 4th Ave. and T Street. Directors Neil O'Donnell & Sons. The family wishes to thank the ICU staff at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, Dr. John Luras, Dr. Imran Zubair who headed the team of specialists caring for Tom and the staff of CareSource Hospice. Also very special thanks to the employers of the remaining family members for allowing their generous time away from their jobs to be with Tom during the final month of his life. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that you consider a donation in his memory to the Salt Lake Community Action Head Start Building Fund, 764 S. 200 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84101.