Tommaso Cutuli

1926 - 2019

Tommaso Cutuli, 92, of West Deer Township, previously of Highland Park, surrounded by his devoted children, joined his beloved wife, Maria Concetta, on Wedneday, April 3, 2019. He was born Oct. 30, 1926, in Maierato, Italy, to the late Antonio and Elisabetta Cutuli. He was the cherished father of Elisa D. (J. Douglas) Paul, of Gibsonia, Anthony M. (Laura) Cutuli, of West Deer, and Dominic T. Cutuli, of Wexford; loving Pap to Marina (Sean) DiStefano, of Canton, Mass., Elena Paul, Lianna Paul, Christina Paul and Carlina Cutuli; great-grandfather to new baby due in September; brother of the late Teresa (late Charles) Yorio, late Giuseppe (Graziella) Cutuli, Rosa (late Nicola) Fusca, late Eleanor (late Louis) Merlino, Lisa (Ray) Janosko and James (Ann) Cutuli; brother-in-law of the late Giuseppe (late Maria Antonia), late Bruno (Palma), and the late Domenico (Angela) Riga; also survived by many treasured nieces and nephews. Tommaso bravely traveled to this country, speaking no English, in search of work and a better life for his family. He raised his family like he cultivated his garden, with hard work, dedication, tenderness and love. After retirement from Pittsburgh Water Treatment Plant, he began his second career, joining his family in opening Tomasino's Restaurant near Russellton, where he worked into his late 80s. He was known for his warmth, wit and hospitality, always ready to share a laugh and glass of homemade vino with all. He loved music, humming tunes as he worked and singing along to his favorite Italian classics; this passion was passed along to his grandchildren.
Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at SIWICKI-YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer Township. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Mary of Assumption Church, 2510 Middle Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116, where he will be laid to rest immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Research Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.