Joseph Thomas Tome

Joe was born Sept. 5, 1943, in Warren, Pa., the son of the late Jay W. and Frances E. Plunkett Tome.

Joe was a lifelong Warren resident and a 1961 graduate of Warren Area High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962-66. He was employed for 23 years as a data processing supervisor at the National Forge Company, and with Blair Corporation for 11 years, from which he retired.

Joe loved to read, he en-joyed sports and was a diehard Red Socks and Detroit Lions fan. He especially enjoyed his family and friends and will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife, Marie Gerardi Tome, whom he married on May 15, 2003; a son, Kevin M. Tome and wife, Heather of Youngsville, Pa.; a daughter, Lisa Tome Wright and husband, Jeffrey of Columbus, Ohio; two stepsons: Matthew and Ryan Willis, both of Warren, Pa/; a brother, Terry Tome of Hamilton, Ohio; four grandchildren: Samantha Shepard (Jeremiah), Sarah Tome, Zoe Wright, and Max Wright; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brothers; Byron “Red” Tome and James Tome; and a sister, Jeane Fredericks.

Services for Joe will be private and at the convenience of the family.

I lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial do-nations be made to Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St, Warren, PA 16365.

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