Thomas S. Lipinski, 71, of Munster, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026.

Tom is survived by his five children, Thomas "Tommy" Lipinski Jr., Melissa "Missy" Lipinski, Sara Pappas, Matthew Lipinski, and Noah (Stephanie) Lipinski. He was also a proud grandfather to Adonis, Bella, and Sean. He is survived by his sister, Christine (Scott) Early, as well as several loving nieces and nephews and his loyal four-legged companion, Buddy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Angela Lipinski.

Tom was a retired millwright from U.S. Steel Gary Works, where he dedicated many years of hard work and craftsmanship. Outside of work, he was an avid Chicago Bears fan, a passionate music lover, and a classic car enthusiast. He loved to attend local car shows where he proudly showed off his 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.

Per Tom's wishes, no services will be held.

He will be remembered for his hardworking spirit, his love for his family, and his green thumb (no one could bring a plant back from the brink like he could)