Francis J. DeToma

This is Indira Peterson, retired faculty member at Mount Holyoke College. I had the privilege of having Frank as a congenial colleague at the College, and a nice person to be with. I was impressed by his achievements at Mills College, and deeply grateful for his contributions to the town of South Hadley. Frank lived a gracious and full life with family and friends, and he was a young at heart 83. My deepest condolences to Janice and the DeToma children and families. Rest in peace, Frank. We...

Janice and family, John Stoffolano, President of the Circolo Italiano of which you were both members. For a couple of years now we have missed you and Frank at our meetings. Our connection to you was via Norm deBastiani, now 96 and not in good health. I kept asking Norm about Frank and he said he would contact him, which apparently he didn't. Thus, we lost Frank. Such a renaissance man, so gentle and full of ideas. I always was trying to get him to take over the presidency of the Circolo...

Frank DeToma was a model of behavior when he served as a public official-- he listened intently, made eye contact with you, asked good questions, and never lost his cool. He will be missed.

Sending loving thoughts and prayers to you Fran and to your family. Your dad sounded like a wonderful man. I know he will be missed.

Dear Fran and Family... I was saddened to read of your Dad´s passing and extend my condolences to Lisa, your Mom and you and all your Dad´s friends and family. With sympathy...

Frank DeToma was a learner and a listener, and he had manners we do not see so much anymore. I was fortunate to be able to serve on boards and committees with Frank. He listened to everyone. When others were trying to press their opinions, Frank was still listening. He never interrupted anyone. When he expressed his opinion, it was always with courtesy, which by itself, sometimes just seemed to sway others. People loved Frank. He always wanted to know about others. He never wanted to...

Frank is the definition of a scholar and a gentleman and truly had a life well-lived. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him in the Lions Club.

Frank DeToma was a learner and a listener, and he had manners we do not see so much anymore. I was fortunate to be able to serve on boards and committees with Frank. He listened to everyone. When others were trying to press their opinions, Frank was still listening. He never interrupted anyone. When he expressed his opinion, it was always with courtesy, which by itself, sometimes just seemed to sway others. People loved Frank. He always wanted to know about others. He never wanted...