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Thomas Delano Obituary
Thomas very much wanted to live. He courageously fought hard. After a successful triple bypass and recovery, months later, he suffered numerous unrelenting strokes that slowly degraded his body. Thomas slowly, painfully, melted away from us.
Thomas was well liked and loved. A humble and reserved person, The "Hail Mary" prayer was his daily private devotion.
Thomas was born on January 5, 1942. He graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1960 and then joined the United States Air Force. He gave 20 years of loyal and dedicated service. Thereafter, he worked for the Laborer's Local 473 at the Yankee Power Plant and General Dynamics.
Thomas was an avid golfer and long time member of the Berkshire Hills Country Club and the GEAA. A member of the Italian American Club and also Itam Lodge 564, where he won many Bocce League Championships. In the Air Force, he won many ping pong championships world-wide.
Thomas' parents, Philip and Louise Wilson Delano, his brother William, Richard, Philip, his sister Mary Vidala are pre-deceased. Tom is survived by Phyliss Stankiewicz and Brad Delano and many nieces and nephews.
Thomas leaves his longtime companion, the love of his life, Alba Wendling.
Please pray for Thomas that the Good Lord bless him and bring him Home.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Graveside Services will be held, Friday, July 14, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery. A Celebration of Life and Luncheon will follow at the Italian American Club at 12:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please send donations to "Soldier On" https://www.soldieron.ca/Donate, or mail to Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.
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Alba
July 5, 2025
There is not a day I don´t think of you. I miss you? My life had changed since you passed. Watch for me
Linda Bray
September 30, 2024
I knew Tom when he was stationed in England. He was a very good friend of mine and my family loved him. Fly high Tom you were a gem
Alba Wendling
July 5, 2024
I miss you every day. It´s been one year since your passing. I miss you so much . My life had been empty without you. RIP my heart aches for you. Love Alba
Dominic Massaconi
July 15, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Love? Alba
July 12, 2023
Dearest Tom, I do not know when we will have see each other again, but I will see you every night when I lie down to sleep and I will instruct my Soul to find you in my dreams.
Look for me, the love of your Life.
John A. Bernardo Esq
July 11, 2023
My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.
Stan
July 11, 2023
Please give my best to all of Tom's family and friends. Tom was a great guy who was good to all he met.
Rodd J. Pedrotti
July 11, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Brian Killion
July 11, 2023
Alba and family,
It is with sadness that I learn of the passing of a truly humble man. Please accept my heartfelt condolences, and take comfort in good memories of him.
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