Thomas-De La Torre-Obituary

Thomas De La Torre

Pleasanton, California

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Thomas Edward De La Torre

Resident of Pleasanton, CA

March 23, 1959 – Dec. 14, 2013

Tom passed away on December 14 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Tom was a man of many gifts and many passions. At the age of 13, Tom wanted to be a chef and knew it would always be a...

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To think that seven years have past since Tom passed away is mind blowing.
What is most relevant today is that Leigh has taken the reins of the restaurant and done a phenomenal job. Tom has to be looking down and saying " I knew I married up" :-) when I was lucky enough to find a woman who had the same passion as I did for a business that touches so many people.
Leigh has made the most of Tom's unfortunate passing as while we miss him sitting and chatting with us when dining she...

Dear Leigh and Julianna, we were so sad to hear the news of Tom's passing. Unfortunately, we just found out this weekend. We always looked forward to seeing him at the restaurant. He made us all feel very special. We will miss him forever. Our prayers are with you both. Love, Dino, Donna, Michael and Juliana Fontana - and Nonna Lina Messina.

Dear Leigh and Julianna,

We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Celeste & Jerry Robinson
Reno, NV

Leigh and Julianna,
Our family made DelaTorre's a second kitchen for us. We always brought friends and family to this wonderful place and enjoyed seeing the specials that Tom would create. We will continue to enjoy our time there, knowing that Tom's spirit and passion for great food and enjoyment will live on.

Dear Leigh and Julianna
Nancy and I were very saddened to hear of Tom's passing. We will miss his generous spirit, wry smile and passion for what and who he so obviously loved. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Leigh,
Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Wayne and Gia Brown

Dear Leigh and Julianna,
We were just totally saddened to hear about Tom! Over the years we have had so many special moments with Tom coming out of the kitchen to visit with us. We are in Boston and thus were not aware of this tragedy until the obituary was forwarded to us.
May his memory be eternal!
Jim and Argie Vlamis

Dear Leigh and Julianna,
The Mercurio family is mourning Tom's passing. His passion for food showed through in every dish. We are all thinking about you. If there is anything we can help you with please call. God Bless.

Leigh and Julianna, it is with such sorrow that we share our sympathies for your loss of Tom. He truly was such a joy and he always made us feel like we were eating at the family table. Perhaps that is why so many of our greatest family memories and celebrations involved his wonderful food and gracious generosity....and for that, we are forever grateful. We pray for God's peace and grace for you both at this time.
With love, kate DeBernardi and children (Lucas, Fiona and Aidan)
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