Thomas R. Fiori

A lifetime resident of Sonoma County passed away after a short illness surrounded by his loving family on December 15, 2009. He was 85 years old. Tom was born the second son to Antonio and Annie (Pirinoli) Fiori growing up off Jonive Road on what soon came to be known as Fiori Lane. He is preceded in death by his longtime love and wife Bonnie Jean; younger brother John Fiori; and grandson Dustin Fiori. Tom is survived by his sister Pearl; and older brother Dan Fiori; as well as his children: daughter Elizabeth Brown, son Thomas G. (Carol) Fiori, and son Kenneth (Donna) Fiori; as well as five grandchildren: Lisa (Ken) Thompson, Jeff Brown, Todd (Stacy) Fiori, Kevin (Nilda) Fiori and Jason Fiori; three great-grandchildren, Marissa Thompson, Kenneth and Anthony Fiori; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and close family friends. He and Bonnie were married young building their first home on Fiori Lane next to his parents' ranch. Their first child, Elizabeth, was born before Tom was drafted into the service during World War II where he was stationed in the Philippines at Guadalcanal. After returning from the war, he and his family which now consisted of two more sons, moved to McFarlane Lane in Sebastopol in 1955. He and Bonnie took great pride in building not only their first home on Fiori Lane but three additional new homes during their years in Sebastopol. Tom worked 25 years for the Diamond Lumber Company, managing their corporate lumber yards at different times in his career in Cotati, Sebastopol and Santa Rosa. He loved golf, fishing, bowling, taking walks and gardening. Tom regularly attended SIRS in Sebastopol and belonged to the Sebastopol Men's Golf Club. His front yard on Valentine Avenue was well loved by neighbors and passerbys for its colorful seasonal flowers, not to mention his always perfectly manicured, beautiful green lawn. He will be remembered as a loving husband, excellent father, good neighbor and caring relative and friend. A Memorial service will be held on Sat., Dec. 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Sebastian's Catholic Church, 7983 Covert Ln., Sebastopol followed by a reception at the Church Hall. Arrangements under the direction of PLEASANT HILLS MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY, Sebastopol. www.cheda-lyons.com (707) 823-5042