Photo courtesy of Freay Funeral Home - Mayville
Mayville, New York
1982 - 2020
SHERMAN- Thomas “Tommy” Oldani, 37, of Meriden, CT, and formerly of Sherman, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
He was born December 21, 1982 in Jamestown, NY, the son of Richard and Linda Ocepek Oldani.
Tommy was a 2000 graduate of Sherman Central School. He received his degree in engineering from RIT in 2007 after which he went on to collaborate with Roswell Park Cancer Institute in the field of robotic surgery simulation. He later moved to Manhattan cofounding a tech company for an online diamond retailer.
Tommy had a voracious appetite for knowledge. He read extensively and enjoyed sharing his passions with others. He was an excellent writer and excelled at explaining complex subjects to others. He was idealistic and believed in the ability of an individual to make a positive difference in the world
He was politically active and one of his fondest memories was meeting President Barak Obama and traveling state to state to volunteer on his historic 2008 election campaign. We feel a profound sense of loss of his passing and we will miss his passion, wit, insight and gentle spirit.
He is survived by his parents: Richard and Linda Oldani of Sherman, NY, three siblings: Steven Oldani of London, England, Gina Oldani of Tonawanda, NY and Peter Oldani of Wallingford, CT, his maternal grandparents: Theodore and Genevieve Ocepek and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Saint Matthias RC Church in French Creek, NY (1762 French Creek Rd, Clymer, NY 14724). Father Jon Trela and Father Mark Itua will be the celebrants.
The family will receive friends from 7-9PM on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Freay Funeral Home in Mayville (139 South Erie Street).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to https://giving.mountsinai.org.
To leave a remembrance or to post condolences to the family, please visit freayfuneralhome.com
Read MoreRichard y Linda sólo abrazarlos en estos momentos tán difiles unidos en Oración qué Dios les brinde la fortaleza y fuerzas para poder enfrentar esta perdida irreparable , todo nuestro cariño Mary y Moisés
Maria guadalupe Vega lillo
January 31, 2020 | Santiago De Chile
Linda, we are so sorry to learn of your loss. Unfortunately, there really are no words. We just wanted you to know that all of us at Community Connections are thinking of you. Please call if there is anything we could possibly do.
Community Connections at Findley Lake (Lin)
January 30, 2020 | Findley Lake, NY | Acquaintance
Richard and Linda,
As we so well know, there just are no words. We are currently in Florida but wanted you to know that you both as well as your family are in our prayers.
Wes and Roberta Tenpas
January 30, 2020 | Sherman, NY | Acquaintance
Words cannot express our heartfelt sympathy to your entire family,may your beautiful memories of Tommy help carry you through this sorrowful time. Hugs, and prayers of comfort to you.
Ralph & Michele Gilkinson & family
January 30, 2020 | Wattsburg, PA | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Brenda Erickson
January 29, 2020 | Berea, KY | Friend
Linda and Richard, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family
Kathleen Silzle
January 29, 2020 | Panama, NY | Acquaintance
Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED
Laura Hart
January 29, 2020
Our daughter, Megan, told her father and I of your tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. We know they will be heard! Gina, you hold a special place in our hearts!
~ Paul and Laura Hart
Laura Hart
January 29, 2020 | Horseheads, NY
We are so sad to learn about Tommys passing. Our children are our sunshine, our rain, and at the end of the day, our very own rainbow. Your memories of family love will be cherished always. Our thoughts are with you, Marlene & Don
Marlene Cerny
January 29, 2020 | Marblehead, OH | Family
