Thomas S. Kristoff

FAYETTEVILLE | Thomas S. Kristoff, 54, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012.

He was a life resident of the Syracuse area. Tom loved the Lord, his girls and granddaughters and was a very caring husband. He was a devoted brother to his sisters in time of need.

Tom fulfilled his lifelong dream of owning auto dealerships and also received the "brother" he never had, in his business partner Stephen DiMarco. Tom loved his sons-in-law and mentored them in the car business. He was a member of the Syracuse Auto Dealers. His goal in life was to care for others.

Tom enjoyed good Italian food (with his cigar buddies), action movies, rum raisin ice-cream and painting. He was an avid golfer and will truly be missed greatly by his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Bonita; daughters, Sara (Jordan) Pettit, of Fayetteville and Traci (Chris) DiMarco, of Syracuse; sisters, Karen Kristoff-Chiarizia, of Jordan and Patricia (Richard) Kapelewski, of Rochester; grandchildren, Alana DiMarco, Angeline and Vanessa Pettit; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Farone & Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow in White Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 1500 Park St.

Condolences may be offered at www.faroneandson.com.