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Thomas John and Christine Ann DiPietro

1956 - 2016

Thomas John and Christine Ann DiPietro obituary, 1956-2016, Jericho, Vt

BORN

1956

DIED

2016

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Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home - Essex Junction

9 Pleasant Street

Essex Junction, Vermont

Thomas DiPietro Obituary

Thomas John & Christine Ann DiPietro

Thomas John DiPietro and Christine Ann DiPietro, both 59, passed away in their home on March 22, 2016. Tom was born in Manhattan, NY on June 23, 1956 to Thomas Paul DiPietro and Jean Elizabeth DiPietro. Chris was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on May 13, 1956 to Walter Edgar Evans and Imelda Mary Evans.

Tom and Chris are survived by their three children Thomas, Daniel, and Nicole, their in-laws Laura, Jon-Matthew and Meika, as well as their five grandchildren Dylan, Rowan, Vera, Carson, and Kyan. Tom is survived by his mother, his father, and his siblings Eugene, James, Debbie, Glenn, Caroline, Anthony, and Patricia. His brother Dean passed away in 2013. Chris is survived by her mother and her siblings Ron, Patricia, Elaine, Kenny, Betty, David, Dan, Nancy, Jim, Janet, Karen, and Rich. Her father passed away in 2010. Tom and Chris grew up in Wappingers Falls, NY and were high school sweethearts. When Chris's family moved to Colorado Springs in 1973 she saved money and bought a flight back to New York to be with Tom. They married on April 3, 1975 in the town of Fishkill, NY and their love was forever vibrant and inspirational. Tom worked as a manager at IBM for 29 years. After leaving IBM he ran his own landscaping business for a few years before starting work at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. He was a volunteer fireman at the Underhill Jericho Fire Department from 2008-2013. Chris worked in sales at State Farm Insurance for nearly 41 years. Every Christmas she sang in the St. Thomas Catholic Church choir in Underhill, VT. Tom and Chris were active people who loved the outdoors. They biked, hiked, camped, fished, swam, and hunted. They were active members of their community in many ways. Of the many community activities, they will be most remembered for the time they spent with the Vermont Leashed Tracking Dog service. Tom and Chris trained dogs to help hunters recover wounded animals. They began volunteering their time for this service in 2000. They worked with their dogs Musket (who passed away in 2014), Addie, Scout, and Filly and helped hundreds of hunters. Their three beloved dogs also passed away on March 22, 2016. Tom and Chris did everything together. They loved their grandchildren and spent many hours with them at the pool, in the woods and riding bikes. They had more energy to run and play with their grandchildren than most young adults and will be dearly missed.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday March 31, 2016 at 1:00om at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rte. 15, Essex Center. A wake will be on Wednesday March 30, 2016 from 3:00-6:00pm at Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Jct., VT. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the United Blood Trackers by mailing it to 1584 Helderberg Trail, Berne, NY 12023 and the Underhill Jericho Fire Department by mailing it to the UJFD, PO Box 150, Underhill, VT 05489. The family would like to thank the community for all of their support and love.

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal on Mar. 29, 2016.
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Tom was my supervisor at Green Mountain. Tom was always helpful in everything I needed to do my job. He was a great person also. May he rest in Peace.

Ted Posner

Work

March 23, 2023

Jimmy, I just heard about your brother and sister-in-law. I am in complete shock. Chris was so nice and loved animals. Tommy was also a very nice person. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please let me know if there's anything you need from me.

Tina and Frank Shevetone

April 4, 2016

There can be an extraordinary comradery that exists within a group with shared interests and goals; and, once a week, Chris and Addie attended an agility class on Wednesday evenings to pursue those interests we were Waggles classmates. To all who were ever in their presence, it was delightfully apparent that Chris and Addie shared a mutual adoration for one another, as well as an exuberance for what they were doing together. For one short hour each week, we all shared our acceptance of a fun challenge, our genuine love of dogs, and the uplifting joy of laughter. Our always positive and ever-smiling friend, Chris, and sweet Addie are truly missed.

With heartfelt sympathy to the family.

Sharon Thompson

April 1, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the DiPietro family. We knew Chris from State Farm. She was a very nice person and will be missed. So sorry for your loss. Peace to you all.

Marianne & Jerry Riordan

April 1, 2016

Jolanta Jeanneney

April 1, 2016

It is a heartbreaking loss to the community of trackers. Tom and Chris were so generous with their time, energy and knowledge, and started a number of novice trackers. Always supportive, always with a great smile. They will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace Tom and Chris.

Jolanta Jeanneney

April 1, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the DiPietro family.

Tom and Jean. So sorry for your loss. Such devastating news.

Barbara Anderson, Hopewell Junction, NY

April 1, 2016

Our hearts and prayers go out to the DiPietro family. We have many memories of good times on the baseball field with the family. Hoping all your fond memories of your parents will help heal your hearts.
Mike & Linda Breen

Linda Breen

April 1, 2016

Thoughts & prayers go out to the Dipietro family. I have many good memories with the whole family & it saddens me to hear this sad news

Jennifer VanVliet

March 31, 2016

Jim and Michelle Rielly

March 31, 2016

Jim, Fran, my condolences for the loss of your loved ones.

Tino Ferentinos

March 31, 2016

Nichole Blow

March 30, 2016

my love and prayers go out to the Dipietro family I have many good memories of Tom and Chris they will be missed

Maria Van Vliet

March 30, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of this devastating news! I want to send my love and prayers to all. I have many memories of the DiPietro family growing up! My heart breaks for the family! Love to all! XXOOXX

melissa flaccavento(VanVliet)

March 30, 2016

Rest in peace. I pray your family knows the only obstacle between Heaven and Earth is life.

Linda V

March 30, 2016

Our hearts and prayers go out to the DiPietro family and friends with the loss of Tom, Christine and their 3 beloved dogs Addie, Scout and Filly.

Sincerely,

Victor, Debbie and Michael

The Tirrito's

March 30, 2016

Dear TJ and family,

We are so sorry to hear about your mom and dad. We have such fond memories of Tom and Chris on the side lines of the base ball and soccer fields while you boys played your hearts out. Please know you are in our thought and prayers.

Bruce & Fran Olsen

Fran Olsen

March 30, 2016

We both worked with Tom at IBM. He was a great guy always with a positive attitude no matter what was going on. He was a kind and thoughtful person, and loved his wife dearly. Such a sad happening. May their children remember their kindness and thoughtfulness to everyone and carry that forward.

Patty & Gary Johnson

March 30, 2016

Jim and Fran, my prayers and thoughts for you and your family... Des Donegan

March 30, 2016

So sorry to hear of Tom and Christine's passing. I worked for Tom at IBM. He was a great manager. His work ethic was contagious. He treated everyone fairly and was very encouraging. He just loved telling stories about his family and, of course his dogs. I never met Christine but felt I knew her just by listening to Tom. They will be greatly missed.

Pat Lavalette

March 30, 2016

Jim,Fran and family' so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Telfer Hackett

March 30, 2016

Tom,

You were a good man and a good friend. You always made me laugh, even when we were having a bad day at work. I can't begin to understand why this happened. I will miss you, Tom. Rest In Peace, my friend.

Kevin Floreno

March 30, 2016

I had the pleasure of working with Tom for the last 5 years. He was truly one of the best people to be around. Even if you were a stranger to him he took the time to introduce himself and get to know you. He had a way about him that could bring light to any situation. My thoughts and prayers go out to their family, children and grandchildren.

Brittany

March 29, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the whole DiPietro Family. Tom was my manager in the late 1990's at IBM. He was a wonderful person, with a great sense of humor and a lot of compassion. In the recent years, I enjoyed my conversations with him at the Essex hunting show. After all the years he never forgot who I was and was always so friendly. It was truly a pleasure to get to know such a wonderful man that always had a smile on his face. May both your mom and dad rest in peace.

Vicky Lacasse

March 29, 2016

Derik Breen

March 29, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Tom and his wife passing. I worked with Tom at GMCR, he was such a wonderful person. My condolences go out to his family.

Amy Graham

March 29, 2016

As my supervisor at Green Mountain Tom was always very supportive ans I will always remember him for that. My heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Tom and Christines' family. God Bless.

Ted Posner

March 29, 2016

Only worked with Tom for a while than he went to Essex but he seemed like such a nice guy. What a tragedy for his children and grandchildren, my heart goes out to them. Saying a prayer for everyone.m

Janet Gilbert

March 29, 2016

Condolence to the family from the Montgomery's Great folks had the pleasure to know them for there great tracking.

Philip Montgomery

March 29, 2016

T.J. and Family,

I was very saddened to hear about your family's unexpected and tragic loss. Reading about the amazing lives your parents led, I am sure that you have lots of wonderful memories to keep in your hearts and minds always.

Take care,
~Kate La Riviere
(MMU '97)

Kate La Riviere

March 29, 2016

Jim and Fran and family, my condolences to you and your entire family. Such a sudden shocking loss.

Kathleen Gilman

March 29, 2016

My condolences to the children, grandchildren and both families for their loss. Tom and Chris were both high school friends of mine. Two great people.

Jim Pietragallo

March 28, 2016

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