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Tom Scoma Obituary
PEORIA - Tom Scoma, 70, of Peoria passed away at 9:20 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2013, at Methodist Medical Center.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1942, in Rockford, Ill., to Tony and Mary (Sparacino) Scoma.
Surviving is his wife of 48 years, Diane (Poulos) Scoma, whom he married on Jan. 25, 1965, in Rockford, Ill. Also surviving are his three sons, Jeff (Sydney) Scoma of Seattle, Wash., Troy (Renee) Scoma of Tempe, Ariz., and Tommy Scoma of Dallas, Texas; and three grandchildren, Gianna, Ally and Luke.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Tom earned his bachelor's degree in music education from Bradley University. He put himself through school by playing his saxophone as a member of the Armadas band. He also toured Japan, New York and the entire East Coast playing his sax.
Tom also played duplicate bridge. He loved to travel, especially to places like Sicily, Hawaii and Greece.
Tom's true passion was his family. He especially enjoyed his time spent with his grandchildren. Tom was the owner of multiple bingo halls in central Illinois. He also owned and operated Collector's World and Big League Sports.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Peoria. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.woolsey-wilton.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tom Scoma
Richard Arbisi
March 14, 2019
It's hard to believe that's it's been 5 years since Tom passed away. Tom, you will always be remembered as a fun classmate. R.I.P. my friend.
Richard Arbisi
March 23, 2013
Tom and I attended St. Thomas H.S. "57 - "61. My wife Anna Marie knew him as well during grade and high school. Shared fun times with Tom during those days. Our condolences to Tom's family. Rich and Anna Marie (Dworak) Arbisi.
Judy Provasi VanHeesch
March 22, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Scoma family. Tom & I grew up in the same neighborhood. You are in my prayers.
Cassondra Basso
March 22, 2013
Diane,
So sorry about your loss. Just found out about it this morning. Sorry we missed the funeral, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve Mutimer
March 22, 2013
It's always a sad occasion when someone passes, but especially sad when it's a fellow musician. I knew Tom in the late 50s and early 60s when we performed in a "Battle of the Bands". I recall him as a good man. Bless you and yours.
Tony
March 21, 2013
Diane and family,
So sorry for your loss. Tom was a really great person and I will greatly miss the conversation we had about the old times. He will be in your heart always.
Tony Moreschi
Mike Parsons
March 21, 2013
To the Scoma family,sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy. I enjoyed going to collectors world . Tom let me sort baseball cards for him . I also enjoyed big league sports. I enjoyed meeting the family too . Diane and the kids , your husband and dad was special. Tom let me enjoy collecting memorabilia .I still do to this day because of Tom. Again from my family, Sorry for your loss
March 21, 2013
Dear Diane, Jeff, Troy, Tommy and Families As the years have passed and our business and family lives evolved our time together suffered but our friendship always remained. We will miss Tom and the great times we all shared. Please accept our deepest condolences and our love in your time of need. Love Al,Susie,Rick,Jared and Chris Howerton Elmwood, Il.
March 21, 2013
Diane,
Sorry to hear that Tommy has passed away. Frank and Tom were great friends all through grade school and high school. He was a great guy and I know he will be missed by family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Frank and Barbara Vella
March 20, 2013
Diane, so so sorry for your lose, Tom was
an awesome man..My memories are him playing Sax at Jim's. RIP my dear friend.
stan marshall
March 20, 2013
Diane,
I'm truly sorry for Tom's loss. Tell me what I can do to help you and it's done.
Stan
stan marshall
March 20, 2013
Lots of GREAT memories Tommy!
March 20, 2013
Diane,I am so sorry for your loss of Tom. He was a great person. Praying that God will be with and your your family in your time of need.
BECKY SOTTOS
March 20, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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