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Thomas Fontana Obituary
Master Chief (Submarines) Thomas M. Fontana, 63 of Melbourne Beach, has departed on eternal patrol on April 6, 2011. He was born in New York, New York.
After retirement from the Navy he became a TSA Master Behavioral Detection Officer at the Melbourne Airport. Tom was an avid Yankee and UConn fan.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Cynthia; brothers, Joseph, Michael and Phillip Fontana and their families.
Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home in Melbourne is serving the family, 321-723-2345.
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April 16, 2011
God bless Tom. We were cousins but sadly didn't see each other often. May you rest in peace. You followed in you father's footsteps and were a good sailor. My condolences to the family. Love, Cousin Rose Ann Fontana Posch, Allentown, PA.
April 11, 2011
Cyndi,
You have our deepest sympathies.
Lynne and Barry
April 10, 2011
"Sailor, Rest Your Oars".
Gil Shaddock, Snug Harbor Base Past Commander
George Blodgett
April 10, 2011
Tom, your shipmates will miss you. Fair winds, Sailor.
April 10, 2011
Tom, you will be missed by all who knew you and served with you on a submarine. Thanks for your service to your country and for being my shipmate & friend on 6 patrols on the USS Robert E. Lee (SSBN-601) Blue crew from 1968 to 1970.
Sailor, rest your oar.
Tim VeArd
Chief Technical Officer, US Submarine Veterans
Past Commander, Snug Harbor SubVets Base
Past President USS Robert E Lee Association
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