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Thomas Preto Obituary
Friends and family will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home
He was born April 17, 1957, in Cleveland, and passed away September 22, in Painesville.
He was a former custodian for Riverside High School. He was an avid Ohio State Fan and enjoyed sports.
Survivors are his sons, Brian (Carolyn) Preto of Painesville and Kevin (Valorie) Preto of Painesville; grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua and Olivia; brothers, Jack (Jan), Frank, Robert, Paul (Cindy) and Tim (Sue) Preto; sisters, Anna Mae (Don) Miller, Ellen Jean Dodaro and Margaret Preto; and former wife, Sylvia.
Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Helen (Dunn) Preto; brothers, Michael and Patrick Preto; and sister, Maureen Preto.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Preto
Kathy Parisi
September 17, 2020
Love Tommy he was a great person who would always be there if you needed him. He will never be forgotten
Don Walton
September 30, 2014
To the Preto family. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Mary Bryan
September 27, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the entire Preto family.
Carmen & Kay Cesa
September 27, 2014
Dear Margaret, Frank, Ellen and entire Preto Family: We were saddened to learn of the loss of your brother Tommy. May he rest in peace.
September 26, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Preto Family. Love Steve and Debbie Semo
Eileen Garcia
September 25, 2014
My thoughts are prayers are with you all.
JoAnn Tatonetti
September 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss!
Alice Crane/Zagar
September 25, 2014
Dearest Preto Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sorry I could not be with you today. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all of you. Tom will be our Angel in Heaven. Love, The Zagar Family
Joe & Kathy Parisi
September 25, 2014
Tommy may you be at peace and with God. You will be missed.
September 25, 2014
To the Preto family, so sorry for your loss. We all loved Tommy. He was a great person & friend. Love Terry & Kathy Parisi
September 25, 2014
Tom was A dear friend who was an outstanding competitor in sports, A fine gentleman in life, and highly respected throughout the neighborhood. So sorry I cannot be there. My deepest sympathy, Eli Latkovic and family.
tina smith
September 25, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Joseph P. Rieck
September 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss, may The Holy Spirit strengthen you all, during this most difficult time. Rest in Peace Tommy
Susan Fuersst
September 24, 2014
To all of you, So sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my prayers.
September 24, 2014
To the Preto family, so very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you all.
Cheryl Ritz (Mentor, Oh)
Tom Hough
September 24, 2014
I had the priviledge to meet Mr. Preto through Mentor Rotary. What a selfless and extrodinary person. His loss is very sad. There is a new angel looking over us and that is Tom! God bless Tom and his family.
Michael & Elaine Hren
September 24, 2014
Tom you will be missed. My deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire Preto family. Sorry we can't make it to the services.
Joel and Judy McMurry
September 24, 2014
We were sorry to hear of Tom's death. He was truly a wonderful, loving man. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Love in Christ, Joel and Judy McMurry
Gina Sneperger
September 24, 2014
To entire Preto family, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences.
Pam Koeth
September 24, 2014
Our family will miss Tommy terribly. It was great to have him at our family gatherings. He was part of our family and our hearts are broken. Say hi to dad and the boys for us, Tommy.
Al & Marilyn Belevice
September 24, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
Chris Vavro
September 24, 2014
My condolences for your loss. Tom was a good friend to myself and many others. I will miss his presence, and his sweet smile. You are all in my prayers.
Anthony/Lauren Brancazio
September 24, 2014
Please accept our condolences. The news was shocking and so sad. We are truly sorry for your loss. It's a loss for all of us.
Rest in peace Tom. You will be missed.
Shellie Puglia
September 23, 2014
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John R. Murphy
September 23, 2014
I offer condolences to the Preto family for your Loss of Tom. He was a good friend and will be deeply missed.
Mark Dieterich
September 23, 2014
To the entire Preto family, My deepest sympathies and condolences on your loss. Sorry I cannot be there for the services. You are all in my prayers. Mark Dieterich
LINDA BARKER
September 23, 2014
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN YOUR LOST OF TOM,MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT THIS TIME DURING YOUR SADNESS.LINDA BARKER
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