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Thomas Sarratore Obituary

SARRATORE, Thomas F., 86, died on July 24, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. Sarratore was born November 6, 1927 in Niles, Michigan and had a long and successful career with the Bendix Corporation. He retired in 1992 and devoted much of his time to genealogy. Sarratore was a veteran of the US Army serving in Japan immediately after WW II. He married Phyllis Crippen in 1951 who preceded him in death on July 31, 2008. He is survived by his sons Bruce of Tampa, FL; Brian (Tina Secondo) of Avon, OH; Steven (Janet) of Fort Wayne, IN; his grandchildren Alana Mulford (Gregory), Andrew Sarratore (Lindsey Jenkins-Stark), Sheila Chabot (Matthew), Leah Protiva (Michael); and his great-grandson Austin Mulford. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tampa Florida Family History Center or the Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. Words of comfort may be expressed at: wwwblountcurryterraceoaks. com.

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Published by TBO.com on Jul. 27, 2014.

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Martin Ferragut

September 28, 2014

Mis mas sinceras condolencias por la perdida de un gran hombre que tuve el privilegio de conocer y trabajar con el en Bendix Mexicana.

Danita Davis

July 29, 2014

Steve,

I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express what we feel when we lose loved ones. It is my prayer that you will find the peace that passes all human understanding, as God comforts you as only He can during this time of bereavement. Blessings to you and yours.

Danita Davis

July 29, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express what we feel when we lose one that is dear to us, especially if that someone is a parent. My heart goes out to you, and I pray that you will find the peace that only Jehovah Shalom can bring. Bless you!

July 28, 2014

Dear Steve, Penny and I wish you, Jan and your family our sincere condolences. May God, the Source of all consolation, comfort you all and hold you close. Rabbi and Penny Kornspan

July 26, 2014

Bruce,
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I'm very sorry to hear of the death of your dear father. Peace be with you.
Gloria Lang Tampa, Florida

Maggie Hunter

July 25, 2014

Steve and Family:
My sincerest sympathies on the death of your beloved father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you all have peace.

Jan-Marie Zimmerman

July 25, 2014

Steve,
Please accept my sympathy to you and your family at the passing of your father. I lift you up to our heavenly Father, and pray that His great love will give you comfort and peace through the days ahead.

John O'Connell

July 25, 2014

So sorry for your loss Steve and Jan. I was just talking about his father with Steve yesterday only to read this today. I will keep you all in my thoughts during this difficult time! Johno

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