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Thomas Pallaria Obituary
Thomas J. "TomKat" Pallaria Jr., of Canonsburg, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in his home with his loving wife by his side.
He was born March 25, 1939, in Canonsburg, to Thomas J. Pallaria Sr. and Mary Ann Borrelli Pallaria who preceded him in death.
He was a 1957 graduate of Canonsburg High School.
On January 31, 1959, in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Rosemarie Sluciak, who survives.
TomKat served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was a member of Italian American Cultural and Heritage Society of Washington County and American Legion Post 191 of Houston.
He was employed at the former Cooper Power Systems of Canonsburg for 31 years until its closing in 1994. Prior to retirement in 2004, he worked for many trucking companies and ultimately retired from Ellis Asphalt Paving.
He loved puttering in his garage in his spare time, always thinking of new projects that would ultimately add to his many collections and list of treasures.
His favorite quote was, "if it don't shine, it ain't mine."
He was the proud father of his only daughter, Sherry L. Rivetti of Canonsburg, and a proud father of his only son, Dr. Thomas (Cecilia) Pallaria of New Jersey. He was a proud grandfather of three grandsons, Matthew Michael Rivetti of Canonsburg, Caleb Thomas Pallaria, Spencer Daniel Pallaria and his beautiful granddaughter Trinity Lyons Pallaria, all of New Jersey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law Michael Rivetti.
At the request of TomKat, there will be no public visitation. Friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 30, in St. Patrick Catholic Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Internment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery will be private. Full military rites will be accorded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 of Canonsburg and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Arrangements have been entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor and Darla A. Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you carry out an act of kindness for those in need, whether friend or stranger, just like TomKat did throughout his life.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Pallaria
Clarence (Buzzard) Parkinson
July 21, 2018
I loved it when we would be driving down the road in those tri axles and he would see a tread from a blown tire on the side of the road and get on C B and say buzzard did you see that gator back there, you will be sadly missed my good friend.
Gary Blodgett
July 1, 2018
Dear Rose,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Tom, he was a class act.
I have not seen him much since I moved from Canonsburg, but I enjoyed working with him when he drove truck for me, always on time, always positive, always with a big smile on his face and always had the cleanest truck in the fleet.
Robert Phillips
June 30, 2018
My prayers go out to the family. Glad to have known Tomkat.
Charles Slaughter
June 30, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss sending you and your family my prayers
Robert Sherrow
June 29, 2018
Thanks for your friendship and my deepest sympathy to the family.
Larry YATSKO
June 29, 2018
So Sorry to learn of Tomkat's passing. I worked with Tomkat at Blodgett Trucking. A sincere, friendly man always eager to help with whatever needed done. I will miss Tomkat and his friendly smile. See you when I get there. We will talk about the old days.
Nancy(Donaldson) Johnston
June 29, 2018
Dear Rose and family,I felt so sad when I read about Tom,s passing.He was such a friendly person always had a smile for everyone.I still remember those trucks your Father in law had for him and the boys. They had those big White diamonds painted on the bumpers and Tom's had "Tomkat" painted too. They use to come through the "Crossroads "in the morning and blow their horns. I was just crossing the highway to catch my school bus,They always put a smile on my face,And the trucks were always so clean and shiny.God bless you and your family.RIP "TomKat".Sincerely Nancy (Donaldson) Johnston
joe lheureau
June 29, 2018
rest in peace tomkat
Dennis Milliken
June 29, 2018
Dear Rose and family...please accept my sincere condolence for the loss of Tom. I Had the pleasure of working with this Great Man. He will truly be missed by many many people RIP Tomcat.
Donna Livolsi
June 29, 2018
Dear Rose and family...please accept my sincere condolence for the loss of Tom. He always had a smile on his face. May he rest in peace.
Kathy Johnson
June 29, 2018
Dear Rose, You have my heartfelt sympathy. I felt like I knew Tom, even though I never met him. When you talked about him your face just lit up, I could tell how much you loved him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Kathy Johnson
Of the former Shear Xperience
June 28, 2018
Tom was a great friend of f the family for many years as was his father. Hwa was a fine person and will be missed by all who knew him. Joe massaro Las Vegas nv
Buzzard Parkinson
June 28, 2018
R.I.P. My friend
Michael Riggs
June 28, 2018
Had the pleasure of working with this great man. you will truly be missed by many many people rip tomcat
Cathy Land
June 28, 2018
Had the pleasure of working with Tom and becoming friends when we worked at Yost Trucking may be rest in peace.
Joe Amorose
June 28, 2018
Never met a happier more positive individual. Will be greatly missed!!!!
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