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of Phoenix, passed away unexpectedly July 17, 2010. Tom was born April 11, 1959 in Rochester, New York. Tom graduated from Central High School here in Phoenix in 1977. Tom was the proud owner of his own company "All Grout". He is survived by his son Josh, the love of his life Tammy Dorhout and her son Trevor, brother Bill, sisters Maryann, Joyce and her husband Joe Hanss, seven nieces, one nephew, four great nephews and one great niece. Tom loved life and lived each day to the fullest. He loved cooking for his friends and family, deep sea fishing, traveling, and was passionate about fitness and nutrition. Tom will be missed by all his family and friends. He will be in our hearts forever. Visitation will take place from 1:00-4:00 pm, Sunday, July 25th at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Funeral Service will be at 9:30 am, Monday, July 26th at Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 East Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. Interment will follow at Resthaven Park Cemetary, 6290 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale. In honor of Tom's mother, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tom DiDio
Timmy McGann
August 5, 2010
Dear Didio family I'm so sorry for your loss. Didio this news has hit me like your left cross. You will be missed & I love you brother
Tolman Ng
August 1, 2010
To the Dido Family,
I grew up with Tom and was in the same class with Joyce. I remember playing baseball with Tom and all of the crazy things that he did in his youth. We shared alot of laughs and had some real good memories.
I am really sad to hear of him leaving this earth. I will always have great memories of him and the fun that all of my brothers and I had of him. All of my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Candace
July 30, 2010
Tammy, I met you once at the house on Glenrosa, I'm the next door neighbor. I barely knew Tom but did speak to him many times during the remodel and really found him interesting, nice, and very talented. I am very, very sorry for your loss.
LORI LEBLANC
July 26, 2010
I am so sorry to hear this heartbreaking new. Thoughts and prayers to Tom's family & friends. I remember many fun times in grade school at Grandview. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Carlos Santana
July 24, 2010
Tom, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your friend.
Our relationship was built on us both being in the decorative concrete industry. Although I was your number one Tech/Sales Representative, and you would call me for many challenges brought by being in this business, still you showed me a lot more than i showed you. You are a very talented and skilled crafstman in your craft. Go and rest with GOD. You will be misssed my friend.
Tammy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you because we know you lost your best friend and love. Also we are praying for the rest of the Didio Family. God Bless you all.
Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana
July 24, 2010
Tom,I am so greatfull that i had the opportunity to be your friend. Over the past few years we had built a strong relationship because of the industry we are in. As your number one tech/sales representative I was able to help you with many different challendges that comes with the the territory of decorative concrete. But you all ready had such amazing talent you actually taught me a lot!!!!. Go and rest with GOD.
You will be missed my friend.
Tammy, We are praying for your great loss. The rest of the Didio family and friends as well.
Carlos Santana
Josh Chapman
July 24, 2010
DAD-
I MISS YOU SO MUCH!
Thank you everyone for your support through this. It means a lot to me that you have all left caring thoughts.
Josh
July 23, 2010
May God bring you peace during this difficult time of loss Tammy. Many prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Terry Kerr
Peggy Kreus
July 23, 2010
Tammy - even though we never met Tom, you have a very special place in our hearts and lives. You have brought healing to us in a physical way; now we're praying God will give you the ultimate healing in His way. We are very sorry, Tammy, for your loss. Gary and Peggy Kreus
Lisa & Michael Eide
July 23, 2010
We pray that all the memories of laughter & love carry you through the difficult times. Our deepest sympathy to Tammy, Trevor and the entire Didio family. God Bless
Steve Elder
July 23, 2010
Rudy Martinez
July 22, 2010
The world got much dimmer on Saturday for those of us that were blessed to have Tom in our lives. Having the opportunity to grow older with T the last 26 years was an absolute adventure that created some of the most memorable times of my life. On countless occasions, so many things he said or did, made me laugh until I cried. Since Tom's gone home, I find myself crying first, then eventually laughing, because you can't remember Tom Didio without smiling or laughing. What a treasure his life was for all of us. See you again in heaven one day my brother.
Love you, Lisa & Chance
Lisa Whitehead
July 22, 2010
To Joshua, Tammy and the entire Didio family. I am terribly sorry for your loss. Tom was an amazing person and grew to be such a wonderfuly Dad to Josh. Josh and Tom had a very special relationship and I pray that all who love Tom will smile when thinking of their time spent with him. I believe it is God's will for all to stay strong, especially in the months to come and to continue to celebrate the life Tom did enjoy.
I will continue to pray for peace and perseverance for all who love and will miss Tom.
Tom will forever be in our hearts!
July 22, 2010
WE MET "J.T." AT STEVE & LAN-CHI'S WEDDING. STEVE INTRODUCED "J.T." TO US AS HIS "BROTHER". WHEN STEVE CALLED ME ABOUT "J.T." PASSING, STEVE WAS DEVASTATED. IN LIFE WHEN WE MAKE A "FRIEND" WHO BECOMES A BROTHER, WE TRUELY HAVE BEEN BLESSED ! AS I FEEL MY BROTHER STEVE'S PAIN I CAN FEEL WHAT THE LOSS OF "J.T." MUST MEAN TO HIS FAMILY.
WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY !!!
BROOKS & DARLENE JOHNSON
pat lake
July 22, 2010
My heart hurts for Tammy&Trevor Dorhout as Tom filled their every breath with love,fun,laughter,cooking,curling up on the sofa with cinnamon bear and snuggling or watching dancing with the stars,betting with trev who was gonna win. Tammy never had a soulmate love before Tom and that love oozed from the both of them. They lite up a room when together and Trevor is the icing on their cake,he loved Trev as his own son,and he was Daddy Tom to Trev. He gave so much of himself to his family as a man should,he protected an loved Tam&trevor like no other man and expected nothing in return.
I'm so sorry for yor loss. Your dad loved you very much! I know he will be looking down on you daily and walking by your side forever. I love you son.
Joni Oltrogge
July 22, 2010
Arnie Fonseca
July 21, 2010
Tom gave all of us so many amazing memories over the years. I can't say it any better than Steve. There really will never be another Tom Didio. Your spirit touched a lot of hearts!
Lianna Rossi
July 21, 2010
To all of Tom's loved ones, I am so sorry for your loss. I know your love and memories will be your strength. My thoughts and prayers will with you.
Steve Elder
July 21, 2010
Tom Didio, or as i called him J.T., for over 25 years was one of my dearest friends. I considered him my brother. My world is rocked to the core at the loss of my beloved friend. Tom was a friend to many; he was the best man in my wedding and always there for me. There was only one Elvis Presley only one Michael Jackson and there will never be another Tom Didio. Tom was baptized in my parents' pool, so I know he believed and accepted Christ as his Savior; therefore, I look to see you again my most beloved brother.
July 21, 2010
To Josh, Tammy and those who loved Tom,
With pure purpose, may your trust in God be sound, and may you live life without anxiety and with hopeful hearts. We pray that our Heavenly Father may take away the pain of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of Tom. Thanks TD for being a damn good neighbor!
~Joe and Marcia Fierro~
Janie Golden
July 21, 2010
It is a shock to hear this...To Tammy- I know this pain and I am very sorry. Tom was always vey nice to me in school. To all the DiDio family - This is a great loss to all of you. I am sorry I will not be able to be there. My prayers are with all of you in this time.
Tom and Jenn Blake
July 21, 2010
Dear Tom's loved ones,
We are so sorry you've lost Tom. He was a great neighbor and friend for the past 12 years, and we will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kara Reinhart
July 21, 2010
I was Tom's next door neighbor on San Miguel. My brother, Jeff, and I moved there in October of 1998. I had the wonderful opportunity of getting to know him and become one of his lifelong friends. He was always there if I needed him. He was a wonderful man! I will cherish his memory forever. I am so sorry for all those he loved and left behind.
Kara Reinhart
Corey Kirschbaum
July 21, 2010
It was quite a shock to hear about Tom. I saw him a lot in the year prior to my moving to San Diego last year. He seemed very healthy. I am very sorry for your loss.
Corey Kirschbaum
July 21, 2010
I am very sorry to hear about Tom. We knew each other at Central but became friends 30 years after high school. I saw him a lot before I moved to SD recently. It was quite a shock hear. He was taken at such a young age. I am very sorry for your loss.
Paul Grothouse
July 21, 2010
I don't know where to start. Our son, Larry, and Tom have been friends since forever along with a half dozen other wonderful young men. Tom was at our daughter's wedding and all during High School he and the boys created colorful memories which we will cherish. Words are inadequate tools at a time like this, but our family will miss Tom Didio!!
John Beguin
July 21, 2010
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July 21, 2010
Tammy, Jerry and I were so sorry to hear about Tom. We will be in California this weekend for another fuenral so we won't be able to make the viewing or funeral. You are in our prayers. Patti Moore
July 21, 2010
To Josh, Tammy and Tom's family and friends,
We share in the loss of a true loyal friend, who put others first, was a perfectionist who took such pride in his amazing work, and made us all cry w/ tears of laughter. Tom will be ever present in our home w/ the awesome work he did for us. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Paul and Melinda Pina
Dan Mitchell
July 21, 2010
To the DiDio family and Tammy, we are sorry for the loss of Tom. My brothers and I have such great memories of him growing up. God Bless you.
The Mitchell family.
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