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Thomas C. Lavery Naples, FL
Thomas C. Lavery, 88, of Naples, FL passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. He was born on September 14, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY to Irish immigrants, Hugh and Sabina (Hynes) Lavery. Thomas graduated with a degree in business from Ohio University in 1946 after serving as a First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps in the South Pacific during World War II.
He founded Lavery Chevrolet in 1966 and was president of the Stark County and Ohio Automobile Dealers' Associations. Thomas was a member of the Alliance Rotary Club, and was Rotarian of the Year, and a Paul Harris Fellow. He enjoyed Questors and playing golf, recording four holes-in-one. He was an honorary Mount Union College "M" Club member and received the Alliance Chamber of Commerce's Spirit of Enterprise Award in 2006. He served as past president of the Alliance YMCA and past president of Alliance Community Hospital.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Arline (Marquardt) Lavery; sons, Robert (Kathleen) Lavery and William (Sally) Lavery, both of Alliance; daughter, Mary Ann (Richard Caudell) Lavery of Mason, OH; two grandchildren, Lindsay and Laura Lavery; and a sister, Eileen Suozzo of Lakewood, NJ.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward and Eugene; and his sister, Miriam Rohner.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2010 at Regina Coeli Catholic Church concelebrated by Fr. Michael Seifert and Fr. Patrick Manning officiating. Friends may call Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 South Union Avenue, Alliance, OH 44601.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Regina Coeli Catholic Church, 663 Fernwood Blvd., Alliance, OH 44601 or to an organization of the donor's choice.
Friends may register online at www.ctcfuneral.com
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Betty & Lou D'Agnolo
January 9, 2010
Dear Arline and family,
How sad your golfing friends from Naples are to hear about Tom's passing away. He was such a sweet, dear man and we will miss him very much.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on your grat loss.
With love to you,
Betty and Lou D'Agnolo
Dee Busby
January 8, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Chuck & Mindy Doak
January 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 7, 2010
I will always have a special place in my heart for Mr. Lavery. He was a wonderful person and friend. It was an honor to know him.
Rest In Peace, Mr. Lavery-Alliance has lost a "Great Man."
With Love and Respect,
Carolyn Anderson
David Cain
January 6, 2010
Bill,
I was sorry to hear of your dads passing. My condolonces to your family.
Robert Wimer
January 6, 2010
Lavery Family,
Tom was a great man and will be missed dearly in the community. My Condolonces to your family!
Bob Mang
January 6, 2010
Arline & Family
Lois and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will always remember his smile and kindness to me personally and serving on the Board of Directors of United Bank for many years. He was an outstanding, dedicated Board Member and was chairman of many committees. I was delighted to see and speak with Tom, you and your sons at United Banks Reunion in September, 2008. Tom was one of kind and will be missed by all.
Bob Mang
Retired Pres.& CEO
United Bank
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