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Terence Deane Obituary
Terence F. Deane, 68, of London, England, left town early August 12, 2009.
Terry immigrated to America from England in his teens when he found out he couldn"t be King. After a tour of duty in the U.S. Air Force, Terry moved to Los Angeles and dove head first into show business, where he managed musicians and stars like The Mamas and the Papas, Louis Gossett, Rob Reiner, Tuesday Weld, and Albert Brooks. Terry also produced dozens of Hollywood movies, including I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, which was nominated for four Academy Awards.
Terry married his wife, Julie, in 1976 and moved to Akron shortly thereafter, where he became Senior Vice-President of Mohawk Rubber and later opened and managed several local nightspots like The Highland Theater and Shots. Terry was a member of Portage Country Club and the Rolling Rock Club in Ligonier, Pa.
He enjoyed a good glass of wine and laughs with his friends, and his life had no shortage of either.
Terry was preceded in death by his son, Jason, a highly decorated soldier in the United States Army who died in Iraq after serving his country for nearly 20 years during his third tour of duty in May 2008, and his nephew, Stephen, who died in February 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Terry is survived by his wife of 33 years, Julie; his son, Mitchell; his brother, Jeffrey; lifelong friend, Tisa Farrow, Jason"s mother; daughter-in-law, Judi; his grandchildren, Kelly, Katie, and Brenden; his brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Jane Comunale; his brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Ellen Tobin; his niece, Amanda Comunale; his nephew, John Comunale; and countless friends and family, including Julie Cantley and J.R. Fowler.
Terry died of the trendiest disease out right now -- cancer -- joining Farrah Fawcett, Paul Newman, and Sydney Pollack to name a few. Terry was diagnosed in early June and fought the disease with his trademark humor, wit, and easygoing attitude. Well, his humor and wit at least.
A memorial service will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at St. Paul"s Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Stephen A. Comunale Jr. Family Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 13805, Akron, Ohio, 44333.
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Memories and Condolences
for Terence Deane
September 1, 2009
To the family of Terry....I could never have thanked him enough for saving my life. I worked for him at Mohawk Rubber in Salem and was very ill with Crohn's Disease. He made it possible for me to get to the Cleveland Clinic. He was such an entertaining and caring person!
Bill Jones, Salem, Virginia
Mandy Smith
August 17, 2009
Dear Julie and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time, please know that I am here for you at any time. My deepest and sincere sympathy to you and your family. With a heavy heart - Love Mandy
Prudence Bruns
August 16, 2009
Julie and Mitchell,
I am a better person for having known Terry.
My deepest condolences,
Prudy
Elizabeth Wince
August 14, 2009
Julie, I am so saddened to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Xiangyuan Liu
August 14, 2009
I just cannot believe it's true when I read the news of Terry's departure. All of our team members fell in deepest sadness when we have to accept this fact. Terry, your friend in China will miss you for ever! You are so unique and kind a gentleman for all of us here. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family...
God bless..
Phoenix United Corp. Qingdao, China
August 14, 2009
Mitch and family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Kurt Schlager and Katie Lee
Heather Conley
August 14, 2009
Julie & Family:
May your memories fill your mind, warm your heart and lead you though during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
SAC Branch Office
August 14, 2009
Julie -
May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Karen C. Wood
August 14, 2009
Julie & Family,
It is with my deepest sympathy for you and your family on the passing of your husband. I will keep you in my prayers in your time of grief. May God's grace and comfort surround you and the family as you go through this difficult time. No doubt that his many talents and accomplishments will be used in heaven. Peace be with you.
Sharon Davies
August 14, 2009
I was so saddened to hear of your loss! God bless you all during this extremely difficult time!
Sharon Davies
Comunale - Fremont Branch
August 14, 2009
Our deepest condolences are with you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cristina Carrillo & Kelly Preuett
Betty Armstrong
August 14, 2009
Julie & Family
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Steve Hill
August 14, 2009
Julie: My prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless!
Rita Filer
August 14, 2009
Mitch,
As you say, your dad was bigger than life, and he made sure he left a wonderful legacy in his son. I'm sure he was very proud of you for many reasons. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Joel Brechtelsbauer
August 14, 2009
I wish to extend my deepest condolences to Julie and family for the loss of your loved one and a most unique man. The uncanny wit of Terry Deane will be missed by many. Having worked with Terry at Mohawk Rubber Company for nine years; I have some amazing memories of those times, but the most memorable will be Terry's infamous one-liners that still bring a smile to my face and will for a long time. Peace to ya big guy !!
Sherif Lee
August 14, 2009
I just read of Terry's departure from the internet. Bruce,Jeff,me and all friends in China were so saddened to hear of it.We will miss you... You are our great teach and big brother...You said you would come to China again this year.I will never forget those trips with you.We had lots of fun.
Vandi & Tim Dies
August 14, 2009
Julie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Lynn Goebel
August 14, 2009
Mitch -- My thoughts of deepest sympathy are with you and your family
Jerry Brown
August 14, 2009
Uncle Bill and I will miss you Terry. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jerry Brown
Bill Dixon
jerry brown
August 14, 2009
Uncle Bill and I will miss you Terry.. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family...
Jerry Brown
Bill Dixon
Ellen Zipper Sands
August 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michelle Wahl-Balaun
August 13, 2009
Julie and Family, I was so sad to hear about Terry. I am so sorry for your loss. Terry made such a big impact in my life. I learned so much from him. He had a way of seeing people for what they were and not being afraid to say it. He had such a big heart and was very giving. It was fun working (most times) for him at Shot's. I understood his sense of humor. He was "one of a kind".
Michelle
Tony & Lenny Petrarca
August 13, 2009
Dear Julie, Mitchell and family,
A light no longer burns in Akron. How we will miss this truly special friend. Our sincerest condolences.
Tony & Lenny Petrarca
Devon Hulbert
August 13, 2009
I was saddened to hear of Terry's departure, too soon and too sudden. The Valley will be an emptier place without him.
My deepest sympathies to family and friends. There were so many. He will be missed.
God Bless.
Devon
Bobby Skeans
August 13, 2009
I will always rember terry. I will really miss him. he was really a good hearted man.
Shannon Raffety
August 13, 2009
To the family and friends of Terry, I am so sorry for your loss. Terry was always a good friend to me and always so vibrant. He will be missed and remembered by many.
Phil George
August 13, 2009
If everyone knew Terry like I did, then they know that this was Terry's world and we were just lucky to be in it!We will all miss him and remember all his unpredictable quotes!With deepest sympathy to Julie and Family, God Bless, Phil George
August 13, 2009
Julie, Family and Friends,
We are so sorry to hear about Terry. Our thoughts are with you during this time of loss.
Brian and Debbie Whitaker, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Amanda Hopkins
August 13, 2009
To all those close to Terry,
Im so sorry for your loss. Terry had such the sense of humor and will be terribly missed.
Phil George
August 13, 2009
If everyone knew Terry like I did,then they know that this was Terry's world and we were just lucky to be in it! We will all miss him and remember all his unpredictable quotes!With deepest sympathie to Julie and family. God Bless, Phil George
Edward Lynch
August 13, 2009
Julie and Mitchell,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. We all know what a "unique" person Terry was. There will never be another like him! I'll cherish the great times we had together through the years. His humor was with him to the end and I sure wish I could of heard him at the Pearly Gates!
Ed Lynch
August 13, 2009
Julie, Mitchell, & Family,
I'm so sorry to see Terry go. We always shared a lot of laughs. He definately did it his way! I'm so glad I was able to know him because he always brightened the day with his personality. Bye Terry...
Love,
John Cornacchione & Family
Barb Coleman
August 13, 2009
Mitch,
Treasure the wonderful memories of laughter and joy that you shared with your father. They will help you through the difficult times.
My sincere condolences,
Barb Coleman
Lawrence Stout
August 13, 2009
Julie,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Larry and Trish Stout and family
A. & R. Boone
August 13, 2009
May your sadness be replaced with many wonderful memories. Our sincere condolences.
Denman Tire Corporation
August 13, 2009
Terry,
We just can't believe you're gone. You have been such a great friend to so many here at Denman. We will miss your smile, humor and quick wit. You will be terribly missed but you will remain in our hearts forever. We never got the chance to have that drink but we will think of you each time we tip our glasses. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this difficult time. Take care old friend. God Bless.
Love - Your friends at Denman Tire Corp
August 13, 2009
Julie -
How very sad I was to hear of Terry's illness - and now death....
As part of the "Wonder Woman Travel" crew, I have many "interesting" and unforgetable memories. It was a good time and Terry really made working there an adventure.
I pray for the day when you heart feels what your head already knows - that he is "producing" on another level but still in charge!!!!!!
Love,
Julie Koles
G. Busch
August 13, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jan Bachmann
August 13, 2009
In life, Terry rewrote the essence of the lyrics to "I did it my way". The world is not the same without Terry. I am already missing him. God bless you, Terry Deane!
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