Thomas R. Lain, 49, of Lafayette, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015.
He was born April 1, 1965, in LaPorte to Jack and Phyllis (Welker) Lain.
Thomas was a chef by trade in Lafayette. He and his mother, Phyllis, were very close and he was a huge fan of the superhero Batman.
Thomas is survived by brothers, Rick (Debbie) Lain of LaPorte and Ron Lain of Scottsdale, AZ; nieces, Kristen (Jacob) Lopez and Alexis Lain; nephew, Josh Lain; and step-nephews, Jonathon and Nicholas Pierro. Thomas was also blessed with great-nieces and great-nephews Dominick, Jayvie and Olivia Lopez, and Madison and Logan Pierro.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A funeral will immediately follow the visitation with Rev. Evan Lash presiding. Burial will take place at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lafayette Urban Ministries, 420 N. 4th St., Lafayette, IN 47901 (www.lumserve.org); please reference Thomas Lain.
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