Thomas A. DiDiano Sr.

1936 - 2022

Thomas A. DiDiano Sr. obituary, 1936-2022, Penn Hills, Ligonier

Thomas A. DiDiano Sr.

1936 - 2022

BORN

1936

DIED

2022

Thomas DiDiano Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by William F. Gross Funeral Home LTD from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2023.

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Of Penn Hills and Ligonier, born October 18, 1936, son of the late Joseph and Carmella (Casorio) DiDiano, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Thelma (Daum) of 46 years in 2002. He is survived by his children Thomas (Cheryl) DiDiano, Jr. and Maria L. DiDiano, his four grandchildren Christina (Patrick) Sharbaugh, Angela (Adam) Leonard, Debbie (Lucas) Knupp, and Thomas DiDiano III, and his eight great-grandchildren Mason, Eliza, Parker, Sebastian, Autumn, Apollo, Timmy, and Emma. Tom was the tenth child of thirteen. He was preceded in death by his brothers Joseph L., Carmen, Angelo, Nicholas, and Robert. He is survived by Victoria, Ralph, Mary, Carmella, Josephine, James, and Catherine. Thomas was a successful business owner of Thomas DiDiano and Son, Inc. for 61 years. He enjoyed dancing with his wife and attending his beloved friend's Gene McLean's Auction. He was proud of his family and had a deep joy for sharing a meal with everyone he loved. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Eastern Westmoreland CTC 4904 Route 982 Latrobe, PA 15650.

Friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Rd., Penn Hills at 10:30 a.m.

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