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Thomas Trulli Obituary

TRULLI, THOMAS MICHAEL Thomas Michael Trulli passed away suddenly February 11, 2006. He was born April 14, 1945 in Elkart, Ind. the son of Nicholas and Betty Trulli. He entered the Navy during the Vietnam War and served on the Ticonderoga. Later Tom graduated from San Francisco City College School of Culinary Arts. In 1983 he and his partner opened the well known Frank Ringi Hair Salon in San Francisco. After Frank's passing, Tom moved to San Diego where he became a licensed CNA and HHNA and worked 15 years for local Hospices. At the time of his passing he was affiliated with the Tibetan Healing Center. His compassionate care and love he shared with his family, patients and co-workers was a blessing and gift to us all. Survivors of Tom are his sister, Rebecca Bay; brothers: Terrance Trulli, Timothy Trulli; nieces: Amy Bay, Kelsey Hunt and Tracy Trulli; nephews: Michael Trulli and Chad Trulli; great-nephew Leo Thomas Nacinovich. Memorial Service at Mission Hills United Methodist Church, Lark and Fort Stockton, Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tibetan Healing Center, 4115 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92103 Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Feb. 17, 2006.

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Ann Peritore

July 6, 2025

My most sincere condolences for Tom.

Barbara Gleicher

October 30, 2024

Tom Trulli "Trulli" to my husband Neil Gleicher, served together in Viet Nam on the Ticonderoga 1965-1967. They shared wonderful times together in Japan, Hong Kong, San Diego, the Philippines and bonded during the time of war, so sorry to hear of his passing.
Barbara Gleicher

Sandy Fitzgerald

February 21, 2006

I will always remember your wonderful wit, your gentle touch and warm smile. You made the world a better place for being here. Thank you Tom, I will miss you.

Ann Simmons

February 21, 2006

My most sincere condolences. "To live in hearts we leave, is not to die".

Noreen Bristow

February 19, 2006

Tom will always have a special place in our hearts. He made us laugh, he made cry, he made the world a better place for all.

He will be deeply missed by those whose lives he had touched. His light will continue to shine brightly.

Noreen Bristow

February 19, 2006

Tom will always have a special place in our hearts. He made us laugh, he made cry, he made the world a better place for all.

He will be deeply missed by those whose lives he had touched.

Butch Froberg

February 19, 2006

Tom you were a caring and loving man. We had some wonderful times together with pt.s and families. I will always remember your laugh and that sense of humor......I'm sure you are continuing your journey and making people laugh!

Leslie & Bob Wagoner

February 17, 2006

Thanking god that you went gently into that

good night!

Stacie Owen

February 17, 2006

I am shocked and saddened to learn of Tom's passing. He was such a gentle soul, who was taken much too soon.



May he find peace.

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