Thomas F. Gandolfo

Thomas F. Gandolfo obituary, Maple Glen, PA

Thomas F. Gandolfo

Thomas Gandolfo Obituary

Published by Ciavarelli Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Ambler on Jun. 18, 2012.
Thomas F. Gandolfo, age 75, of Maple Glen, PA died on June 18, 2012. He was the beloved husband of the late Ginny (Hoyt) Gandolfo. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 7, 1937 to the late Paul J. and Rose V. (Vellozzi) Gandolfo. He was a magnetic personality in business and social life. A lover of the arts, old and young music, animals, and most of all... gourmet and 'Philly' food. He raised his children with a variety of pets including pheasants, chickens, dogs, cats, birds, snakes, and even a pet groundhog for a short time. He was educated as an architect at Temple University and eventually worked in executive construction positions with The Fox Company, Mid-Atlantic, Realen Homes, and Hovnanian companies. He and his wife Ginny were the parents of Mark, Gary and the late Steve, Ken. He was a grandfather of newborn Michael, Stephen, Kevin, Nicole, and Melissa. He was a generous man with many lifetime friends and was fortunate to have his loving and beautiful fiance Laura Payne in his final years. He enjoyed the support of the Hoyt family, his brother Ron's family, and countless others. He was a lover of life and laughter. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 11 AM at St. Alphonsus Church, 33 Conwell Drive, Maple Glen, PA 19002. The Viewing will be from 9:30-11 AM at the Church. Interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to Bishop McDevitt High School, 125 Royal Ave., Wyncote, PA 19095.

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