Thomas Alfred Horning

Thomas Alfred Horning

STOW Tom Horning, 69, passed away at his home on Feb. 17, 2003.

Tom was born in Akron on Nov. 9, 1933, and lived the past 34 years in Stow. He went to St. Martha's grade school and was a graduate of St. Vincent High School in 1951. Tom attended Akron University for a year and then joined his uncle, Carl Zol ton, in the Bricklayers Union. Tom served with the United States Navy and was honorably dis charged on March 15, 1962. He served on the destroyer the USS Hollister.

Tom worked as a tile setter for 22 years with Crown Tile and Marble. Tom began a partnership in 1975 with John Carcione, C & H Floor and Wall Inc., and became sole owner when John retired. Tom took great pride in his career and enjoyed his work for over 49 years. Tom worked mostly in the Cleveland area and will leave many beautiful tile-setting jobs for years to come.

Retiring in 1999, he stayed active in the business until late 2002. Tom devoted his life to his wife and children. He enjoyed working on the house, teaching his expertise to his sons and daughters, and playing games with his grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Isabell Horning; sister, Delores Gatsie; and brother-in-law, Edward Tobin, Mr. Horning is survived by his wife, Helen; brother, William Horning (Doris); sons, Donald and Denise Horning of Broadview Heights, Michael and Jennifer Horning of Streetsboro; daughters, April Holton of Stow, Kathryn Krise of Stow, Johanna Horning and Susan Miller of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Kerri, Danielle and Stephanie Krise, Nicole and Mitchell Holton, Steven and Haley Miller, Michael Horning, Chris, Michael, Timothy, and Ga brielle Vlcek; great-grandchild, Brenden Allison; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 3333 Kent Rd., Stow. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 11 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, Fr. Mike Ausperk, celebrant. Entomb ment at Crown Hill Cemetery in Twinsburg, where Firestone V.F.W. Post 3383 will conduct military services. Condolences may be sent to the funeral home. The family wishes to thank the Hospice of VNS for the care and concern given so that Tom could remain in his home.

(Dunn-Quigley Ciriello & Carr,

Stow, 330-688-3866.)

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