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Thomas 'Tom" Macaluso, 82, died Saturday, November 21, 2015, after a long period of infirmity due to a massive stroke suffered in 1999. Born in Sopris, CO to Thomas Macaluso and Grace Darling Macaluso. Tom was a graduate of North High School.
Tom married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Droste Macaluso, in 1952 and was a resident of Denver and Westminister, CO until 1970 when he accepted a position with a national company, resulting in the family move to Salt Lake City. Tom was in the Naval Reserve in the early 1950's. He and Bonnie had three children, Terry Macaluso PhD, of Seattle, WA, Sandra Macaluso Hughes (Greg) of Salt Lake City, and Thomas Macaluso, Jr. also of Salt Lake City. Survived by his wife of 63 years. Tom is also survived by his children; grandchildren, Thomas Anthony Macauso (Kamie), Angelic (Macaluso) Pezely, (Tony) and Adam Gregory Hughes; 4 great grandchildren, Kaylie Macaluso, Nick Macaluso, Charlie Pezely and Olivia Pezely; and brother, Ronald of Connecticut.
Throughout his life, Tom was an avid collector of antique cars. Two prized cars were a 1916 Model T and a 1912 Cadillac which are now on display in the Hershey Antique Car Museum in Hershey, PA. From 1950 until 1970, Tom worked for his father at M&M Auto Electric, then located on Santa Fe St. in Denver. He opened a satellite store in Englewood that he operated until 1970, when he and the family relocated to Salt Lake City. Following his stroke in 1999, Tom spent his remaining years in a wheelchair, being cared for first by his wife, and then by medical professionals who provided care in his home. Throughout those last years, he was a very good friend to a great many people, supporting extended family members and being an excellent grandfather to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Monday, November 30, 2015, 11 a.m. at Murray City Cemetery, 5600 South Vine Street, Murray, UT, with a viewing prior from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Murray. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Tom's name to the American Stroke Association. http://honor.americanheart.org/goto/thomasmacaluso.
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Judi Bishop
March 29, 2018
I got acquainted with Tom thru shelving for businesses. I met him thru his son Tom jr and his ex wife whom I worked with at Alpha Beta. Very smart man and we had some very funny conversations about shelves, cars and kids. RIP ole friend. Sorry I didn't know of your passing until now.
Keith Deppe
November 30, 2015
To the Macaluso family,
I got to know Tom from working on his fireplace and grill. He was always very kind and polite, I enjoyed talking to Tom and his wife. He is another of "the good guys", that you hate to see go, yet I know he was ill. I know you will all be together again. May the peace of the Lord be with you.
November 29, 2015
Dear Bonnie and Family,
We were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. We enjoyed our visits with you and your family and enjoyed hearing the vivid stories that Tom would share with us. We will miss him.
Lucy and Ping
Conway, Arkansas
Judy Dencker-Diamond
November 29, 2015
Dear Bonnie and Family -
My most sincere sympathies to you concerning your loss of Tom....the neighbor with the great smile and Christmas cookies who leaves behind a legend of sharing and mischief.
Remember the good times and they will carry you through.
My best wishes to you at this time of sorrow in your lives.
November 29, 2015
Dear Sandy and Greg, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father (and father-in-law). Sending my prayers and my love, from Darlene.
November 28, 2015
Sandy & Greg, Your dad and father-in-law sounds like he had a wonderful life, despite his medical challenges. I know you are missing him greatly, and you and your extended family are in my prayers. Love, Maureen
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