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1922
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2012
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Andrew Tornabene Obituary
He was born October 9, 1922 in Lorain, Ohio where he was a lifetime resident. Andrew proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Franklin Aircraft carrier during World War II. He was awarded the Pacific Theater medal. Andrew was employed as a sheet metal worker at US Steel in Lorain for over forty years before retiring in 1984. He was also retired from the Auxiliary Lorain County Sheriffs Department under Sheriff Smith's administration. Andrew was a member of the Catholic Church of St. Peter in Lorain. His hobbies included shopping, gardening, fishing and hunting. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his sons August "Auggie" Tornabene and his wife Josie, James Tornabene and his wife Mary all of Amherst, Andrew Tornabene of Lorain; his daughters Lynda Reiter and her husband Greg of Lorain; Marianne Tornabene of Parma; eight grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Ashley Tornabene in 1987; brother Joseph Tornabene; his sisters Mary Dembiec, Dorothy DeMaria and by his parents Agostino and Mary Tornabene (nee: Monteleone); as well as by his long time wife Jennie (nee Giardini).
Friends may call Friday, August 3, 2012, from 6-9 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Closing Prayers will be held Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 8:45 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Catholic Church of St. Peter; 3501 Oberlin Ave, Lorain. The Rev. Fr. Craig Hoveneck, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. Military Honors will be performed by the Amherst Veterans Honor Guard.
Family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Saint Peter Catholic Church for masses to be said in Andrew's memory.
Additional information and online register book are available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Tornabene
Linda & Dennis Cynar
August 5, 2012
Josie & Auggie, Our thoughts & prayers are with you in the loss of your father. Even though we no longer reside in Lorain, we still read the Journal daily. Hold onto the fond memories as they will get you through the days ahead. May God Bless your entire family.
PATRICIA CAMPANA
August 4, 2012
Lynda, May Almighty God put His loving arms around you and your family and may you all feel His love and that of the many friends who support you during this trying time. Your dad was a very special man with a very beautiful heart of gold. He will always be respected and remembered with love. I have many memories of him sitting with us in your kitchen...always bringing you his 'little gifts' and always so happy to share his sweet spirit......May He rest in peace.
Becky McCraw
August 2, 2012
Lynda our prayers are with you and your family.Your dad is with God now and is at peace.
August 2, 2012
You have our sympathy on the death of your father. Our father/grandfather is Natale Tornabene who would be Agostino's brother. Natale passed away in 1968. Thank you for having the obituary printed in the Dover/New Philadelphia paper. Our grandpa always told us when we meet someone by the name of Tornabene, we are related to them. We will be thinking of you. Love to our cousins,
Louis/Vera Tornabene (son of Natale & first cousin to Andrew)
Timothy/Judy Tornabene (grandson of Natale)
Thomas/Kathi Tornabene (grandson of Natale)
and Rick/Susan Tornabene-Keller (granddaughter of Natale)
Laura Mihalic
August 2, 2012
Auggie and family ... As the days and weeks pass and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Regards,
K KOZLOWSKI
August 2, 2012
AUGGIE, JOSIE & MIKE
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
COACH KEVIN, KIM, MATT & JAYCOB KOZLOWSKI
Lynda Reiter
August 2, 2012
My Dad will be so very missed.He was a loving and wonderful father and grandfather.He loved life and made friends very easy.He is now in heaven with my mom the angles took him home.I LOVE YOU DAD AND WILL MISS YOU GOD BLESS YOUR SPIRIT.YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER
Hempel Funeral Home
August 2, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Gary & Linda Yingling
August 1, 2012
Our deepest sympathy goes to the entire Tornabene family. Having been neighbors and close friends since I can remember, but losing touch in later years, I always have great memories of Mr. Tornabene ("Andy"). You are all in our prayers.
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