Thomas R. Dominic, 52, of LaFayette, died unexpectedly after battling a lifelong illness. Tom's zest for life was contagious and his talent in the kitchen was unmatched. He was a four-wheeler, fisherman, snowmobiler and hunter. He will remain in the memory of all who knew him. Special thanks to the Syracuse VA Hospital and Albany VA Medical Center and Surgical Team. Tom is survived by his adoring wife of 22 years, Susan; his parents, Reggie and Joan Dominic of Syracuse; sisters, Mary Jean (Daniel) Lawless of Fayetteville, Deborah (James) Baker of Atlanta, GA, Patricia (Michael) Cromp of Camillus, Ellen (Judson) Davis of Auburn, Stephanie (Christopher) LaLone of Bridgeport, Anne (Greg) Kelley of Constantia and Denise (Brent) Booher of LaFayette; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Joyce Lawless of LaFayette; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held in the spring at a date and time to be announced. Contributions may be made to Helping Hounds Dog Rescue, 6605 Kinne Road, DeWitt, NY 13214 or to Franciscan Northside Ministries, 804 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13208. To express sympathy, please visit www.ballweg-lunsford.com Date of Death: January 26, 2015