Thomas A. Fontana, Sr, 74, of New Castle passed away the evening of January 29, 2014 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born in New Castle on December 1, 1939, he is the son of the late Domenic and Margaret Nero Fontana. On January 27, 1962, he married his beloved wife, the former Bonnie Lou Davis, and the two spent many happy years together until she preceded him in death on February 8, 2001. Thomas retired from his job as a caster for Shenango Pottery. He was a member of St. Vitus Church and its Holy Name Society. He also belonged to the Fratenal Order of Eagles, Unione Calabro Americana Society, and Sons of Italy. In 2002, he founded and became president of the Home Street Reunion which continues today. Thomas enjoyed spending time in Gaston Park and watching sporting events. In his earlier years, he coached the 5th Ward Yankees. He also enjoyed visiting casinos. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially with his children and grandchildren. Thomas is survived by his children, Tracy Coiro and husband George Hall, Melinda Grant and husband Gregory, and Thomas A. Fontana, Jr., all of New Castle; brother, Charles Fontana of New Castle; sisters, Joann Cain and husband David, Angela Compeli and husband James, and Janis Ferrazzano and husband Angelo, all of New Castle; and grandchildren, Nicholas Coiro and fiancee Dawn Carson, Alina Grant, Christopher Grant, and Karissa Hall. In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Doris Fontana. Visitation will be held Friday from 3pm to 8pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St. A procession will leave the funeral home Saturday at 9:30am to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at St. Vitus Church. Entombment will take place at Parkside Mausoleum.
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Thomas Fontana, Sr.
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