Thomas Tomaro Obituary
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Born November 28th, 1943 in Wilmington, Delaware, he lived all over the United States with his parents and siblings, before moving to Texas. He was an Irving resident since 1969. Over the years Tom worked for a variety of companies including: Sears, Bonanza, Dr. Pepper, Portland Cement, Arthur Anderson, and finally with Commercial Metals Corporation where he worked for more than 35 years. Tom was active in his community as an Umpire for Boy's Baseball, a Dallas County Election Judge, Tabulator/Accountant for the Regional and State Democratic Conventions, volunteer and set Carpenter with the Irving Community Theater, elected member of the Irving Arts Board, and Student Aide for Pottery / Ceramics at Northlake College. He adored sharing meals with friends and family and reading with his Great Grandchildren, Evelyn and Benjamin.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Dominic and Ruth Tomaro; wife of over 52 years Binnie Tomaro; sister, Pat Tomaro; brother Rob Tomaro.
He leaves behind sisters Vicky Garza and Barbara Tomaro; daughter, Tambry Haagen, husband Brad; grandson, Roger Gaston, wife Meredith; grandson Joiey Gaston; son Tom Tomaro, Jr., wife Bette; granddaughter Donna Leyens, husband Doug; grandson Eric Wolf, wife Lizbeth, six great grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2pm, Saturday February 3rd at St. Mark's Episcopal Church 516 S. O Connor Road, Irving, Texas 75060. Gathering to follow in the Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom's memory to The American Heart Association (www.heart.org), North Texas Wildlife Center (www.ntxwildlife.org), or Dallas Cat Lady (www.dallascatlady.org).
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Arrangements under the direction of:
Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home
1820 N. Beltline Road
Irving, Texas 75061
(972) 607-4400
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Marty Ray
February 3, 2024
Tom at North Lake in 2017 with samples of glaze fired bowls and cups. Beautiful work and beautiful person. Marty
Marty Ray
February 3, 2024
Marty Ray
February 3, 2024
Marty Ray
February 3, 2024
Tom was my student, my ceramic assistant at North Lake College and a friend. He loved making pots on the wheel and loved even more helping others in the class. I had the privilege to teach both Tom and his wife Binnie in my classes, however Tom was also my teacher. Sharing his knowledge and skills with glazing and throwing large wheel pots. I believe Binnie talked Tom into taking ceramics and then he got hooked! He was in classes with me at North Lake for my time there of 40 years. What a special person Tom was to me and so many others. I know many current students at North Lake are very saddened by his passing. Here are some photos of Tom I've found, always having fun with clay and always a smile. Rest in Peace dear Tom. Marty
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Diane Simmons
February 2, 2024
Tom was a beloved fellow potter at North Lake Collage ceramics program. The first thoughts that come to mind are his smile and his great ceramic bowls! He was always helpful and generous. For several Christmas critique/ pot luck events, he knitted winter scarves for everyone. He is missed.
Sonya Pickens
February 1, 2024
I was a nontraditional student at Northlake Community College in the Fall of 2022, right after COVID had died down enough that in-person classes had restarted. I was taking the Ceramics CEU course, because I did not need credit. I think non-traditional was code for "senior, elderly, old, or retired." I wasn't expecting the range of genders, ages, and experiences of the students in the class.
Tom was one of the first people I observed. He was throwing on the wheel. I loved the shapes of his bowls and later, how he glazed them. When you first saw him, you didn't know whether he would be approachable, so I just watched him. What I found was that Tom was always happy to talk about pottery. He would share tips on clay he used, his techniques, he was always helpful and willing to answer questions.
I will miss seeing him in upcoming classes I take. He will surely be missed.
Rebecca Boatman
January 24, 2024
Tom was my wonderful, funny, amazing assistant at North Lake College. There was no way I could have taught 5 classes simultaneously without him. We also shared our love for theater...... I have his pottery in my kitchen and on my front porch.....Binnie will be glad to get her partner back with her. You made a difference in my life. I am better for knowing you, Tom.
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