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Thomas L. BALDASSARRE

Thomas BALDASSARRE Obituary

BALDASSARRE, Thomas L. Age 71, formerly of Nashville, TN, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Fellowship Health and Rehab, Anderson, SC. Born in Cortland, NY to the late Kenneth Baldassarre and Elsie Botting; he was the founder of Dickerson Road Pawn Shop, Jefferson Street Pawn Shop, River Front Pawn Shop, and Green Hills Barber Shop. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Baldassarre; step-mother, Lucille Baldassarre of Brentwood, TN; sons, Thomas and Vincent Baldassarre of AZ; brother, Kenny Baldassarre of Cayuta, NY; sister, Delores Bush of Marathon, NY; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. In addition to his father and mother, he is also preceded in death by a brother, Jim Baldassarre. Memorial Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Mt. Juliet Church of God, Tennessee. SOSEBEE MORTUARY AND CREMATORY, South Chapel, Anderson, SC assisted the family with the arrangements, (864) 296-5656.

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Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Jul. 28, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas BALDASSARRE

38 Entries

July 28, 2014

To the family... I am sorry for your loss. God will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16

S. Hill

July 28, 2014

To the family, Luke 20:38 assures us that your loved one is in God's memory. Please find comfort in that hope.

charlotte Sunderland

September 20, 2013

my daughter is candy carmen my dad was charlie Falso Big Kens best friend Tommy we used to dance the nite away now you dance with the gods in heven we used to have a lot of fun in cortland you were 18yrs old

Carolyn Baldassarre

September 7, 2013

Hello, Tommy
I am sorry. I just found out yesterday. I teared up all day thinking of wonderful fun times we shared . I will miss you.
Love you, your second wife
I do still have photos from yrs back,none available to post

Shane Stewart

August 13, 2013

You will be missed so much always in our hearts

Candas Carmen

August 11, 2013

So sad to hear about Tommy's passing. He was a great guy, you could always count on him to help out...I loved listening to Lucille's stories about him growing up with her and Ken in Nashville...
and I loved hearing his stories too! My deepest condolences to Brenda and the rest of Tommy's family.

Gail Duggan

August 8, 2013

Tommy I will dearly miss you. I'm so thankful for knowning you for the last 5 years. I will miss making my famous oatmeal for you. Tuffy will miss you also. I Love You Tommy!!!

August 4, 2013

Our family sends our deepest regrets. Remembering all the good times at Wheels Unlimited.

Kevin Johnson

Dan Moorehead

August 3, 2013

Seems like just yesterday you were here at our house, messing with your half of Doogie, leaving the worst half for us. hahaha. Thank you man for giving me a start in the business, and although I wasn't nearly as successful as you were, I thank you for having faith in me. We enjoyed the times you and Brenda have stayed with us, and now you can have all of my mama's chocolate pie you want. God blessed me with you in my life. Lisa and I will certainly miss you! Much love to you man, and Brenda, we are here for you, anything or anytime. Thank you for being with him and standing by him. Love, Dan and Lisa Moorehead

Regena Rose

August 2, 2013

A lifelong friend, Tommy you will be missed very much.

This is the most recent photo I can find,As usual we are laughingg

Regena Rose

August 1, 2013

Diana Parker

August 1, 2013

You will be dearly missed Tommy , Thanks for always believing in me, it meant a lot to me . Thanks for being a father to me , We love you & Ethan will miss guys night @ Hooters. We shall meet again until then rest high on that mountain !

July 31, 2013

Tommy,
I still remember that night playing music in that little pool hall on lower Broad when a Guy walked up to me and asked if I could play "Statue of a Fool by Jack Green and handed me a five dollar bill. I sang it and that guy went on to become my Manager and negotiate my first Recording Contract in Nashville. You were my Fiend, My financial advisor, my Booking Agent and my best friend. 43 years of memories. You were one of a kind. The jokes we played on each other and the life stories we experienced would fill a book. You and I finally found two special women that changed us both and we hung up our spurs and let the young cowboys handle the rodeo. It just seemed like you would always be there.
Now you're not and I still can't believe it. I know one thing for sure. You had a talk with your creator and you told me you weren't worried about where you were going when you left us. The angels have welcomed you home and we have had to say goodbye but our paths will cross again and what a reunion that will be. Save a place for me at the dinner table old friend. Thanks for believing in me.
Your Buddy
Don

Joe Donahue

July 31, 2013

We will miss Tommy. He was a good man who helped others without blinking an eye. Gave me a job. There will never be another like him. Truly one of a kind. I'm a better person for having known him.

Laura Smith, Fellowship Health and Rehab

July 30, 2013

We came to love Tommy so quickly at Fellowship. I admired his sense of humor and determination. Much love and prayers to Brenda and family.

Gusto and trouble !!

July 30, 2013

jeff

July 30, 2013

it's rare that i am at a lose for words,however this is one.I can say that I have lost a true and everlasting friend/brother of many years. His passing leaves a very dark hole for me,but I still have the memories and their are many to help keep him alive in me and keep me going.It was a hell of a ride pal.May god show you the same loyalty ,compassion and love you showed me.Till we see each other again you will be with me in spirit.

July 29, 2013

You will always be remembered in our hearts. Hawkins family

July 28, 2013

We will miss him alot he was like a godfather to me. We will miss him so much. and so will my son John Anderson. He was a great friend to my dad.R.I.P.JAMES,DORIS,CINDY AND JOHN.

Linda Phillips

July 28, 2013

Tommy you will never be forgotten. you was a great friend. my heart goes out to brenda and all the family. god be with you all in this time and help them thur this great loss. brenda i am so sorry.

Penny and Jay Baldassarre

July 28, 2013

You were always one to stand out in a crowd and the times that we shared when you came to Cortland those memories I will cherish in my heart , you will certainly be missed.

michael hensley

July 28, 2013

I was raised around tommy all my life. My mother and father knew him for around 45 years.He was a true friend. RIP Tommy im really goina miss you.

Melissa Baldassarre

July 28, 2013

Words cannot describe my heart ache. One thing I can say is that you danced the rain for sure! I will always cherish the memories & forever hold you in my heart.

J. T. WILLIAMS

July 28, 2013

YOU WERE MY BUDDY AND FRIEND AND EVERY TIME I CALLED ON YOU YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE WE GO BACK A LONG WAY.BRENDA WAS THERE WITH YOU TILL THE LAST.

Kim VanCise

July 28, 2013

You were always the one to make us all laugh. I remember coming to Nashville to visit you. You picked us all up in a rusty old truck. Nick & I sitting in the back. As you pull thru Popeyes drive thru. We laughed so hard. You will be missed!!

Ronnie Neely

July 28, 2013

We only met twice and you knew my dad. you have been a great friend to Jeff and will be missed dearly. Rest in Peace Tommy and may God keep his hands on your family and friends in this time of need.

Elaine Gribbins

July 28, 2013

a candle in honor of my dear friend...

got the giggles again ;-)

Elaine Gribbins

July 28, 2013

We have been friends for 45 years... Life will not be quite the same without you to get the giggles with or to create more stories. RIP old friend, you will be missed.

July 28, 2013

My deepest sympathy,to Brenda and all the family, Sincerely ,Peggy Greenfield

Nick Baldassarre

July 28, 2013

Growin up we always had a special bond that i will always cherish and I am gonna hang onto all of our good times and memories that we made!! I wish that i could have made more with you but your with god now and i am sure he has plenty of pretty angels there for you! I would say try and stick with one but hey that wouldnt be my uncle Tommy!! I am gonna miss that smurk of yours. I love and miss you so much!

July 28, 2013

I went to barber college with Tommy and can say he was straight up and a real man and nice person. Sorry to hear of his passing and my condolences to his family. Brian Dalton

July 28, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Dolores, Kenny, Chelsea and the rest of the family. I have a fond memory of Tommy. Many years ago I visited Nashville with Dolores and Tommy was our "tour guide" He got us into the Grand Ole Opry and also hit some night spots. I think it was called Printer's Alley. What a good time we had and such a great memory!!

July 28, 2013

FRANK SINATRA SAID IT BEST(I DID IT MY WAY)you were a GREAT person to know even tho I never spent much time around you except when around your much beloved brother JIM. may you REST IN PEACE my friend !

July 28, 2013

Tommy my Baby Brother I will always Cherish the memories of our time together. You will remain in my heart forever. You and Jim behave your selves. Give my Love to every one in Heaven. Love to you & Jim.

ricky baldassarre

July 28, 2013

I will miss you uncle tommy every time I see a peanut I think of you and jeff thanks for all the memories you are one of a kind godspeed and love you ricky

July 28, 2013

Love you Uncle Tommy. You were an awesome uncle.
Love and miss you much.
~Love Chelsea~

Melissa Bush

July 28, 2013

Dear Brenda and family,
Charlie and I are sorry we cannot be there with you to celebrate Tommy's life. He will be missed by all. We will miss the stories he always told at family functions and will remember the fun he always brought to any gathering. So sorry for your loss.
Melissa and Charlie Bush