Thomas L. Tully Sr., 79, of Sarasota, Fla. and Onset passed away April 11 at the Tidewell Hospice Home in Bradenton, Fla.

He was the husband of 54 years to Mary Louise (Duffy) Tully of Florida and Onset.

Thomas was born in Boston, the son of the late Michael F. and Catherine (Manning) Tully. He attended parochial schools and Boston College High School. He graduated from Boston College and Georgetown Law School.

A patent attorney, Thomas was employed by the U.S. government and Perman & Green Patent Legal Counsel in Conn.

He enjoyed many things, especially his family, friends, and the summer months in Onset. Thomas was also an avid supporter of Kiwanis International.

In addition to his wife, Thomas is survived by his children: Thomas L. Tully Jr. of Conn., James R. Tully of Maryland, Robert J. Tully of Onset and Sarasota, and Anne Marie Walsh of Conn. He is the brother of Patricia Connor of Weymouth and grandfather of Kelly Anne, Erin, Shawn and Meghan. He is the father of the late Michael F. Tully and brother of the late Michael Tully. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 17, at 11 a.m. in Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church, Onset Avenue, Onset. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. Visitation with the family will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to his Mass in the Wareham Village Funeral Home, 5 Center Street, Wareham. Interment will follow in Mount Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury, Mass. For online guestbook, visit warehamvillagefuneralhome.com.