Thomas Pesti

Thomas Pesti

Thomas Pesti Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home on Dec. 30, 2025.
Thomas D. Pesti

Lorain - Thomas "Tom" Pesti, 73, passed away on December 22, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Alexander and Elizabeth (nee Kocsmaros) Pesti; sister, Jacqueline Randall; and brother, Richard A. Pesti Sr.

Visitation at St. Peter Parish Chapel (Chapel at Parish Office entrance) 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, OH 44053 on Friday, January 2, 2026 from 9:30 AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Fr. Craig M. Hovanec, Pastor, officiating with burial immediately following at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. Arrangements and funeral services by Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo F.H. Lorain, OH. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

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