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Thomas Macaluso Obituary

Thomas Peter Macaluso, age 85 of Kennett Square, PA, passed Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda Armstrong Macaluso, daughter, Maura Macaluso, brothers Leonard and Peter, and three grandchildren, Thomas James, Sicilia Ann and Jonathan Anthony. He was predeceased by two sons, Thomas George and Marcus Caedmon Macaluso. Tom was a college English professor for 37 years. He taught at Monmouth College in New Jersey, Ohio State University and at Delaware County Community College from it’s early days. Tom and his wife Brenda owned and operated Macaluso Rare & Fine Books in Kennett Square for almost 40 years. Over the years Tom was a fixture in the town of Kennett. He was a board member for nonprofits including Historic Kennett Square and the Kennett Library. He was a member of London Grove Friends Meeting. He enjoyed teaching about Quakerism to groups near and far. Tom will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. You are invited to visit with Tom’s family and friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. A memorial meeting for worship will be held at 3 PM Friday, March 23, 2018 at London Grove Friends Meeting, 500 W. Street Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to Kennett Area Community Service or KACS, PO Box 1025, Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view Tom’s online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com

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Published by The Daily Local from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2018.

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Mattthew C. West

April 19, 2018

My sincere condolences to the entire Macaluso family. I met Thomas years ago in Pennsylvania, a very dear nice genuine person. I attended school in Montclair NJ with his deceased son (I just heard of his sons death)Thomas G Macaluso ,and his daughter Maura Macaluso.

Melanie Dobbins Shaner

March 23, 2018

Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! Tom was a special man & Kennett Square has lost an icon.
God bless you all during this time. I pray that you will find comfort in the special memories.

Kathy Ellor

March 20, 2018

Dearest Brenda,
I am saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts. I wish I could come down and be with you, but circumstances won't allow me. I will catch up with you on my next trip to PA. Lots of love to you - Kathy Ellor

Marilyn Laux

March 19, 2018

Dear Brenda, I am so saddened to hear of the sudden death of my dear cousin Thomas. My sincere condolences to you and all the family. May he Rest In Peace. Love, Marilyn

Tim Morton

March 18, 2018

My family is deeply touched by the loss of a great, warm and outstanding man Thomas Macaluso. As my prayers for Thomas are to rest easy.
Dr. Timmie Morton and family.

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500 W. Street Rd., Kennett Square, PA

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