Canastota, New York
1931 - 2021 (Age 89)
Thomas A. Mirante April 15, 2021 Thomas A. Mirante, at the age of 89, of 208 N. Main Street, Canastota, N.Y. 13032 died Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Utica, N.Y. on October 11, 1931, the son of the late John and Catherine Cerro Mirante. He...
Read MoreMary Jo,
Our family is heartbroken over the passing of your beautiful father, so soon after the loss of your mother. Your father was such an accomplished, yet humble man. He left a beautiful legacy. Please know you and your family are in our prayers. We love you Mary Jo.
Debbie Reale and family
Debbie Reale
April 23, 2021 | Friend
Mary Jo, I am heartbroken for you and your family at the loss of your beloved father. What a beautiful dad. Losing both parents in a 7 month span is heartbreaking. It is my prayer that God will give you strength during this very difficult time. Love you with all my HEART.
Mrs. Reale
Jeanette Reale
April 23, 2021 | Friend
Richard Bennett
April 21, 2021 | Friend
Mr. Mirante showed me how to play the trumpet when I was in grade school at Willard Prior in Oneida. Very nice guy I'm sure he'll be missed. Rest in peace Mr. Mirante.
Mike Durant
April 21, 2021 | Student
My deepest condolences to Mary Jo and Annie and your families... keeping you in my prayers. And belated condolences for Lucy as well. I’m very sorry to hear this news.
Bobby Tornatore
April 19, 2021 | Friend
I dreamed about playing the flute but when I got to 4th grade, Mr. Mirante sat down with me and told me I would be better off playing the clarinet so that is what I did. I loved the one on one lessons with him as well and band. Looking back, I am not sure how he could sit there with us all as we squeaked while learning, but he always did it with a smile. He not only taught us the love for our instruments but the love of music. This man is a legend in my eyes. I have no idea how many kids...
Pat (Hornyak) LaPier
April 19, 2021 | Student
When I entered 4th grade, I had dreamed of playing the Flute. We talked and he talked me into playing the Clarinet which I ended up loving for many years. He helped teach the love for music. Looking back in time, I don't know how this man did it! All the squeaks and not keeping up to the beat must have drove him crazy at times yet he was always there with a smile on his face giving words of encouragement. I used to look forward to my one on one lesson with him and band day. The man is a...
Pat (Hornyak) LaPier
April 19, 2021 | Friend
Our deepest condolences to the Mirante and Fiore families...Tom was an exceptional teacher as well as an exceptional person. Rest in Peace my friend.
Tim and Daria McElheran
April 19, 2021 | Friend
Many fond memories of Mr. Mirante
Stephanie Burgdoff Rhodes
April 17, 2021
