Thomas Leo Hetu, (Tommy) of Pawtucket, passed into eternal life on June 12, 2024. He was born in Providence, the son of Lillian Tavares and Thomas Hetu. Tom was associated with the ARC of the Blackstone Valley in Pawtucket for many years. He worked as a recycler at SORT for 13 years. Tommy was an active member of the Unified Bowling League in East Providence. He was an avid fan of Batman and all things that "The Caped Crusader" did. All of his friends and family will miss his fantastic energy and his love of music and dancing. Tommy had a million dollar smile and contagious laugh. He was a connoisseur of O'Doul's and no party started until Tommy arrived!  He will be dearly missed by all of his many friends and family.

He is survived by his siblings: sister, Joyce (Hetu) Bishop of Alabama and his brothers John Hetu of West Warwick, George Hetu of Smithfield. He was predeceased by his siblings, Mark Hetu and Irene (Hetu) Valerio. He leaves behind Janet, his girlfriend of over 30 years and his best friends, Charlie, Eddie and Jon.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Funeral Service for Tommy, on Tuesday, June 18th at 6:00 PM in the Manning-Heffern-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket. His visitation will be in the funeral home, on Tuesday prior to the service from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.