Tom TIRONE

TIRONE, Tom - Passed away suddenly in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday August 3rd in his 54th year. Tom was born in Welland. He is survived by his mother Rose Chapman of Las Vegas, his father Jim (Stepmother Mary Stanley) Tirone of Pelham, his brother Domenic Tirone of Las Vegas, his stepsister Cynthia (Brian) Honsberger of St. Catharines and his stepbrother John (Brenda) Stanley of Oakville. Tom served a 4-year apprenticeship for Offset Printing Operator at the Tribune in Welland. He worked for The Washingtion Post newspaper and for the past 15 years as a Pressman at the Review Journal newspaper in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also volunteered his time at Habitat for Humanity. Tom will be missed by many Aunts, Uncles and cousins here in Ontario. A memorial celebration of Tom's life was held at his teenage home on Staines St. in Pelham on Saturday August 23rd at 12:00 noon. It was conducted by Mrs. Ola Demers who gave a caring and compassionate message. Tom's cousin Mrs. Cathie Popp sang 2 beautiful hymns solo and she was later accompanied by Mr. Marv Enns when they sang Gospel Songs together. Lunch was served to family and friends afterward. We want to thank all our family and friends for their love and support during this most difficult time. Thank you, Jim and Mary Tirone. 11216486