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Thomas Tornero Obituary
Age 80 of Canton, loving father, brother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4th. Born in Canton to the late Adolph and Dorothy Tornero, he was preceded in death by his brother Phillip. Thomas was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School, class of 1958. He was a retired Canton City Firefighter with 30 years of service and a Navy veteran.
He is survived by his sons, Jim Tornero and Thomas (Chastity) Tornero; siblings, Ronald (Gail), Francis Barbera (James), Raymond (Janet), Michael (Anna), Richard Tornero, Dahlia (David) Kieffer, Steve (Diane) Tornero; sister-in-law Christina Tornero; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Due to Covid concerns, a private family service was held. Interment was in North Lawn Cemetery.
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Terri Bates
December 25, 2020
My prayers to Tom's family..
I knew Tom for many years.. back then, he still was working as a firefighter, and he let my nephew,who was visiting from Texas, come to the firestation, showed him all around.. he was just 3yr old.. and wanted to be a fireman.. He put him in boots, hat, sat him at the wheel and let the fire truck coast out the driveway.. have it on video..and gave him a badge. to this day, my nephew will ask me about Tom. He was one of the kindest person you will ever meet...
Haven't seen Tom for a few years , his suffering is over. RIP my friend
Terri Bates
Pete Kazakis, Canton Pd
December 18, 2020
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family.
SHELLEY L WYMER
December 17, 2020
Tom was a great since 1976. He could always make me laugh with his stories and would do anything for almost anyone. We spoke just a couple months ago. I will miss him. Sending sympathies and prayers to his family. RIP my friend.
John D Cespedes
December 17, 2020
Never a dull moment around Tom, at the fire station or out and about. He could have written a book of his experiences. John Cespedes
Malone University
December 15, 2020
Jim, thinking of you as you celebrate your father's life and legacy
Tonya
December 14, 2020
Tom was a wonderful man, I worked for him for a few years and we became very close. After he sold his restaurant we still called each other just to check in. Me and my sisters ended up buying the firehouse and he would come in almost everyday while we were doing updates, it felt do good to have him there with us. I feel like a part of me is missing but I am glad I have his restaurant to hopefully carry on for him. My condolences go out to his family. He will definitely be missed. I love you Boss Man Tom!
Bob Cerne
December 14, 2020
He was a great guy and friend. He will be truly missed. I used to love his stories he would tell!
Patricia,David Emge
December 12, 2020
Tornero Family, so sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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