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Thomas DiMaria Obituary

DiMARIA
Thomas, passed away at his home in Clifton on Friday, November 9, 2012. He was 64.
Born in Passaic to Thomas and Theresa (nee Piccolo), he proudly served his country in the Army and was a professional musician. Thomas' greatest joy was playing drums at many local clubs and functions.
Thomas is survived by his mother, Theresa and his sister, Diana Sperling. He was predeceased, by his father, Thomas.
A funeral service will be held at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home on Thursday at 12 PM. Interment will follow at Christ the King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home prior to the service on Thursday from 10 AM to 12 PM.
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Published by The Record/Herald News on Nov. 13, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas DiMaria

21 Entries

Carol Kuebler-Miller

May 9, 2021

Tommy was an incredible person. I met him at Joeys and he sang his heart out and we talked and he always was so sweet and caring. And Tommy lived his mom and always always took care of her. Tommy and I had an incredible friendship and I will never forget him or his heart I will miss you my dear friend but I am so glad I had the opportunity to spend so much time with you and make and share such wonderful memories. Rest in Peace
XO Carol

Bart D, Natoli

November 5, 2019

Not many a day goes by that I don't think of my good friend of over 50 years, as I opened this email this am I can't help but to think of all the many times we sat together remembering all our adventures that we had shared.
Tommy was a unique and complicated man with many hopes and dreams.
Rest peacefully my dear friend.
Your Brother
Bart

Kathy Loveland

January 14, 2013

Mrs. "Di", Diana,

I can remember it like it was yesterday when Tommy, Bruce and myself picked up Diana from the airport to surprise you and Mr. "Di" that was back in the late '60's. I have a lot of fond memories of playing crazy eights in dining room, long talks w/Tommy and running into him at various places through the years.
I am so sorry for his passing and I can also say without hesitation; He loved all of you....Kathy Loveland (Formally Shortino)

Irene Kaplan

November 16, 2012

My condolences to Tommy's family. Rest in peace Tommy.

Irene

JULIE CASIERE

November 16, 2012

I will always remember you for your thoughtfulness and kindness as well as your sense of humor. Oh those jokes! You were the best drummer and you always sang my favorite song when you played with Muzzy and when you had your own group, "How Do You Keep the Music Playing".

I will never forget the time you helped me when you were working at Joey's and the valet went home with my car keys...lol...you were the only one who cared enough to help....I will miss you...rest in peace

To Tommy's family...please accept my condolences and know that you were the most important people in his life...he would tell me that his mother was his girl and his neices were his children....

Julie

November 16, 2012

Dear Mrs. DiMaria and Family
Very sorry to hear about Tommy,I heard about his passing tonight I am so sorry I missed his funeral. We go back a long way from the passaic neighborhood, we hung out together and had a lot of fun, he was a great guy and good fiend I remmeber back in 1967 Tommy and his Dad talk me into playing my saxohone again I thank them both so much I started playing again and we got to play same gigs together.I lost contact with tommy but always thought about him and remembered the fun times we had.
Tommy rest inpeace my man you will be missed.

Thanks for the friendship
Rich De George(The Beard)

Marc Cupo

November 16, 2012

I always loved the times we spent on the bandstand. Tommy was a great guy who will br greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend.

Bart D. Natoli

November 15, 2012

I have just got home from Tommy's funeral and finished reading all the heartfelt messages that everyone wrote.
When I first viewed Tommy today I couldn't help but notice that there was a slight smile on his face, we all knew Tommy was quick with a joke and loved to fool around-----I almost thought he would situp and say, gotcha,
of course that was not to be, my friend of almost 50 years has joined all those souls that have gone before, he closed his eyes in this world and opened them in paradise. I am sure that he now has been reunited with all his friends that have gone before him, and his special friend, his dad who I know he missed so much.

Rest in Peace my friend, I will always think of you, and remember those special times that we spent together talking and crying about things we had little or no control to change.
Till we meet again.
Your "brother"
Bart

Michael, Karen , Emily Misuraca

November 15, 2012

It is with deep sadness that I lose a member of my family. Tommy is , and will always be my "crazy cousin". Tommy's Mom and Dad, Tessy and Thomas, are my God parents, and I always hold them all close to my heart. Since Uncle Tommy's passing in 1977, Tommy was true to his dad, and always took care of his mom. His sad and well too early passing has left another hole in the hearts of us all. We will all miss you Tommy, but don't worry, we will all watch over your Mom from here, and you and Uncle Tom can keep an eye on her from above.... God has another musician in his band, and now the music just got a little sweeter.
God bless you Tommy. we all love you and will miss you.

From the Misuraca Family, Michael, Karen, and Emily

Little Tommy in thr front.

Marlene Di Maria

November 14, 2012

ROSEANN LEONE

November 14, 2012

I KNEW TOMMY FOR A VERY LONG TIME AND THERE WASN'T ANOTHER MAN THAT I HAVE EVER KNOWN WITH HIS CHEERFUL PERSONALITY, THE SINCEREFUL LOVE FOR HIS MOM AND FAMILY, AND HIS HEARTFELT LOVE OF MUSIC. HE HAD THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICE, HE COULD PUT ANYONE IN A TRANCE JUST LISTENING TO HIM SING. MY FAVORITE HE ALWAYS SANG FOR ME WAS "WHEN JOANNA LOVED ME". HE ALSO MADE ME LAUGH UNCONTROLLABLY WITH HIS JOKES AT JOEY'S. NOW YOU ARE RESTING IN PEACE WITH ALL THE OTHER ANGELS IN HEAVEN. I WILL MISS YOU TERRIBLY.

ROE LEONE

john & carol dimartino

November 14, 2012

tommy was a wonderful person and we went back many years i will miss him and all the fun we had he was a great friend and we had great memories my wife and i were really good friends and he will be missed

Tony Scally

November 14, 2012

Tommy was not only one of our favorite singers, but one of our favorite people. We loved the times we worked with him, and loved the times we ran into him. The world has lost some light. Rest in peace, baby. You were one of the best. Tony & Gradie

Marlene Di Maria

November 13, 2012

Tommy was my grandfather, Jack's, brother's son. He was someone I did not know, though I remember Tessie his mother. It is very unfortunate that I never got to know him and I am deeply saddened by this news. My heart goes out to Tessie, Diane and the rest of the family. By reading earlier entries, he sounds like a real gem. God rest his soul. Rest in peace my cousin.

Bob Aguiar

November 13, 2012

Dear Mrs. DiMaria and Family,
So sorry to hear about Tommy.
We had some really good times in the old Kruger Place neighborhood during our high school days and I have thought about him often.
May he rest in peace.

Sal Bonura

November 13, 2012

Tommy you will always be remembered for you personality and demeanor,always a kind word to everyone, your demeanor was shown by the tons of friends you always had and will have up there as well.R.I.P. buddy .

james m. parachini sr

November 13, 2012

tommy rest in peace,you are in our prayers--j.p&dolores

ELLEN RABIN

November 12, 2012

I HAVE KNOWN AND LOVED TOMMY SINCE 1974. WE MET AT PATHMARK AND FOR 10 YEARS WE LOVED EACH OTHER DEEPLY. I STILL LOVE TOMMY FOR ETERNITY. MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS MOTHER , SISTER AND NEICES.
AS IN THE MOVIE, SEX AND THE CITY, TOMMY WAS MY MR. BIG. MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND I KNOW HE IS WITH HIS DAD NOW. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE GOOD TIMES AND LOVE WE SHARED. MY HEART IS BREAKING.
MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY. MY LOVE FOR TOMMY IS ETERNAL.
LOVE,
ELLEN RABIN (THE LITTLE BLONDE ON DAY STREET)

Patti Diaz

November 12, 2012

Tommy was one of my all time favorite people. He was handsome, talented (one of the best voices ever) and a very special person.He will forever be remembered as one of my best friends who I loved dearly. He so loved his Mom, sister and family and spoke highly and lovingly of them often.I will miss him and the wonderful quality times I spent with him more than you could possibly imagine. I wish all of God's blessings to him and his wonderful family. I hope we can "Keep the Music Playing" as the song he did so beautifully stated. The world has suffered a great loss with the untimely passing of my dear friend Tommy! Love, Patti Diaz

BRENDA ABBATE

November 12, 2012

I ONLY HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING TOMMY SEVERAL TIMES. MY MEMORY OF HIM WAS A MAN WHO WAS ALWAYS DRESSED TO PERFECTION AND HAD A WONDERFUL SMILE ON HIS FACE. HE PLAYED THE DRUMS WHEN I SAW HIM AT THE CLUBS, AND HE SEEMED SO HAPPY AND JOYFUL. I AM SADDENED TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING, BUT NOW HE CAN FLY HIGH WITH THE ANGELS AND CAN SMILE ONCE AGAIN~ HE MAY BE GONE, BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE DiMARIA FAMILY ~ BLESSINGS, BRENDA ABBATE

Chris DiMaria

November 11, 2012

I was so sorry to hear about this.

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