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Thomas Folino Obituary
THOMAS
Quietly, with his family by his side, age 81, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2006. Beloved husband of Dolores "Chickie"; father of Carolina (Mike) Booker, Nicholas (Rose), Anna Marie (Ron Mitchell) and Linda (John) Zoldos; grandfather of Michael, Timothy, Daniel, Julie, Nicholas, Mark, Christina, Katie and Thomas; son of the late Carolina and Nicholas; brother of Ann Falvo and the late Christina Hodge and Ida Bordone; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends received at the BRUSCO-NAPIER FUNERAL HOME LTD., Broadway and Shiras Ave., Beechview, 2-4 and 7-9pm, Wednesday and Thursday. Service at the Beechview United Presbyterian Church, Broadway Ave., Friday, 9am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Family Hospice, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243.
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Augie & Linda Behling
May 10, 2006
Carolina, Mike, Michael & Timmy and to the entire Folino family~~ Please accept our deepest sympathies on the death of your dear father. I was absolutely shocked to hear the news today. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Augie & Linda Behling & family
Diana Hauser
April 21, 2006
Chickie,
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
--Diana from the beauty shop--
Ronald Ciesielski
April 20, 2006
Dear Aunt Chickie and Family, Joanne and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many great memories of the Folino family when growing up in Beechview. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Chick I will stop and see you the next time I am in Pittsburgh. Love Ron, Joanne Ciesielski & Family
Mary Lou Koenig
April 17, 2006
Dear Chickie & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Sorry we could not pay our respects, we were out of town. See you in Beechview. Our prayers are with you and your family. Chickie you are not alone you have a wonderful family who will always be there for you.
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JoAnn Seddon
April 16, 2006
Carolina, Mike, Michael and Tim
I only had the pleasure of meeting your dad father-in-law and grandfather a couple of times but in those times he always made me feel so welcomed,He is up in heaven looking down on all of you and he will guide you through life now.Kerri Jo and I are very sorry for your loss
Chris Masarik
April 16, 2006
Dear Rose and Family:
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find peace knowing that he will be with you always. He will look down over you and take care of you from above. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless.
Gary Eiseman
April 15, 2006
Dear Carolina, Mike, Tim and Michael,
Our family would like to take the time to send you our sympathy with the loss of your father. At Good Friday services I remembered Mr. Folino along with members of our family that have passed away.
Patty, Todd and Gary Eiseman
Vincent Falvo
April 14, 2006
Dear Chickie and Family, We know the pain and grief of losing a loved one and we grieve with you, but there is also joy in the knowlege that Tom is now in Paradise with his Lord. I am now in Florida and will not be able to join you at Bruscos. Our prayers are with you,God Bless you all......
Kathy Cunningham-Smith
April 13, 2006
Dear Chickie and family
So sorry to read about your loss. Would loved to have gotten to the funeral home and gotten to see all the kids grown up. My blessings to all of you.
Monika Losagio
April 13, 2006
Dear Nick, Rose, Nick and Christina,
Justin and I are thinking of you all in this most difficult moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Virginia Ciesielski
April 13, 2006
Dear Folino Family,
Though you've lost someone so special and your sorrow is so deep, may you find true consolation in the memories you keep.
My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda Iandiorio
April 13, 2006
Nick, Rose, and Folino Family....I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Father...our thoughts and prayers are with you...
Bob & Kathy (Palmer) Frollini
April 12, 2006
To the Folino family,
Kathy and I were sorry to hear of your loss. Tom was a dear friend to all of the Frollini and Palmer families. He was always willing to offer a helping hand in a time of need. Although miles apart Kathy and I think of him often. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Charlene Lucas
April 12, 2006
Chickie,
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
May God bless & watch over you.
The Havens Family
April 12, 2006
Dear Friends,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that you gain strength from your memories and the knowledge that he is now with Christ. God Bless
CAROL MAGGIO
April 12, 2006
Folino Family,
My sincerest sympathy in the loss of tommy. I am Gertrude and uncle Reds, niece Carol. I used to stay with them all summer as a child. I remember Annie and Tommy so well. Its been many years and we all have gone through great loss of family. My prayes are with you all.
God Bless, Carol Maggio (Woolslare)
Lana Dumrauf
April 12, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Jo Lutz
April 12, 2006
Dear Mrs.Booker, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.You and the family will be in our prayers. God Bless!
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