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Thomas Fontana Obituary

Thomas Fontana was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 28, 1926. He passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in Colorado Springs, Colorado on August 1, 2012. His profession was as a tool and die maker, after serving his country in the Army, during WWII. He was a gentle and kind man, loving husband, father and grandfather. He has many friends and family who will miss him and love him dearly. Thomas enjoyed bowling and playing computer games, and was very active as a volunteer and league secretary at King Pin Lanes. He applied his creative talent to the production of beautiful paintings and string art. He leaves behind two loving sons, Larry and Thomas Jr., granddaughter, Liza, his brother, Jack, and cat, Pretty Boy. Thomas is remembered for his generosity, kindness, humor and loyalty. He rests now peacefully in God's hands. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 6:00 PM, at Mountain View Mortuary, 2350 Montebello Square Drive, in Colorado Springs, 80918 (719.590.8922) followed by an informal gathering. The Fontana Family invites everyone who knew him to attend, and to celebrate his life.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 5, 2012.

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Vince & Debbie Aquilino

August 9, 2012

It was such a great privilege to get to know you Tom. You were such a kind man to us. Our thoughts & prayers go out to your family. Good bye my friend, R.I.P.

Mike May

August 9, 2012

Tom Tom was more than a friend to me, he was also the man who made me the bowler i am today. I will miss him dearly. He always brought a smile to my face and kept me in good spirits. RIP my dear friend.

M May

George Graf

August 8, 2012

It was great knowing you Tom and I will miss your stories.
God Bless you and your family.

August 6, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family and many friends. We will miss your many smiles you had to offer to all who came in contact with you.
Marianne Mann and Cyndi DeLong

August 5, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tom's family. Tom you will truely be missed. Bob and Marge Benjamin

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