Larry Frank Thomas (Loreto Francesco DiTommaso), 94, of Independence Township, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on November 2, 1929, in Bugnara, Italy and is the son of Salvatore and Anna (Liberata) DiTommaso. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Anthony Thomas and Nello DiTommaso. He is survived by his beloved wife, whom he married 65 years ago on June 7, 1958, Felicia Fattore, his loving children, Rev. Mark Thomas, Loretta Thomas, Sam Thomas, and Laura Rowland, his grandchildren, Anna Klena, Phoebe Rowland and Elijah Rowland, his sisters, Lena Crivelli and Mary Incorvati, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Larry was a dedicated and gifted Millwright at the J&L Steel Aliquippa works. He enjoyed spending time with his family, the outdoors, crossword puzzles, watching westerns, writing Italian poetry and composing music. He was exceptionally talented at playing multiple instruments including the guitar, accordion, and piano. Larry will be dearly missed by his loving family and all that knew him.
He was born on November 2, 1929, in Bugnara, Italy and is the son of Salvatore and Anna (Liberata) DiTommaso. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Anthony Thomas and Nello DiTommaso. He is survived by his beloved wife, whom he married 65 years ago on June 7, 1958, Felicia Fattore, his loving children, Rev. Mark Thomas, Loretta Thomas, Sam Thomas, and Laura Rowland, his grandchildren, Anna Klena, Phoebe Rowland and Elijah Rowland, his sisters, Lena Crivelli and Mary Incorvati, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Larry was a dedicated and gifted Millwright at the J&L Steel Aliquippa works. He enjoyed spending time with his family, the outdoors, crossword puzzles, watching westerns, writing Italian poetry and composing music. He was exceptionally talented at playing multiple instruments including the guitar, accordion, and piano. Larry will be dearly missed by his loving family and all that knew him.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. Friends and family are asked to meet in St. Margaret Mary Church of Moon Township on Monday at 10:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are being made to Good Samaritan Hospice in Larry’s memory.
In lieu of flowers, donations are being made to Good Samaritan Hospice in Larry’s memory.