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Thomas Alexander Barone

2003 - 2023

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2003

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2023

Thomas Barone Obituary

Thomas Alexander Barone

June 1, 2003 - Jan. 1, 2023

VALPARAISO, IN - Thomas Alexander Barone, 19, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday January 1, 2023. He was born June 1, 2003 in Chicago to Russ and Ann (Grimes) Barone. Thomas attended Valparaiso Schools, including Memorial Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, and Valparaiso High School. He graduated from Indiana Connections Academy while playing basketball for Bosco Institute. Thomas enjoyed making his friends laugh, playing basketball, gourmet cuisine, vacations to Michigan and Florida with family and friends, and his pets.

Thomas is survived by his father and mother, Russ and Ann Barone of Valparaiso; brother, Russell Barone of Valparaiso; grandparents, Russell and Nancy Barone of Valparaiso; grandparents, Thomas and Susan Grimes of Chicago; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made in Thomas' name to the charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times on Jan. 8, 2023.

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Tony

January 17, 2023

RIP Thomas!

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The Babusiak family

January 8, 2023

We extend our deepest condolences to your family on the loss of your precious Thomas. Rest in peace Big Guy!

Daniel P. Welsh

January 6, 2023

Rest in peace Thomas!

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