Thomas Gerald Minicola

Thomas Gerald Minicola of Peterborough, Ontario, was born on November 19, 1937, and passed away on October 6, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents, Victor and Evelyn Minicola; his son Joe (Donna); his siblings, Jim, Peter, Shirley, Yvonne, Nancy, Donna, and Judy; as well as his cousins, Joe Sabatino, Jiffy Lube, Charlotte Pantry, and Brookdale Kwik Mart. Thomas is survived by his wife, Diane Minicola; his children, Jeff (Ronda), Tony (Kim), Greg (Shelley), Chris (Sheryl), and Andrea (Terry Atkins); and his family, Peterborough and Tom of Tom's Quik Chek. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Visitation took place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Cathedral of St. Peter, located at 411 Reid St, Peterborough, ON K9H2M4. A reception followed from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 317 Hunter St W, Peterborough, ON K9H2M1. In memory of Thomas, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton, which supports individuals and families affected by dementia. Donations can be made online at http://www.alzheimer.ca or by calling 705-748-5131.