1927
Thomas
2019
Thomas Lerro, Sr.
July 19, 1927 — May 20, 2019
Thomas M. "Tom" Lerro, Sr., age 91, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Dominick and Maria (nee Raboni) Lerro.
Tom was a graduate of Overbrook High School.
He went on to become an optician and for many years was the owner of the Thomas M. Lerro Opticians in Newtown Square, PA.
Tom continued to work at the same location after his retirement for the Marchese Family Opticians.
Tom was a lifelong member of the Llanerch Country Club.
He enjoyed playing golf with family and friends at Llanerch and was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan. Tom especially cherished watching his grandchildren grow-up playing their team sports.
His biggest passion was dancing which he enjoyed on weekends with his friends.
Tom was the beloved husband of the late Lydia A. (nee Bauer) Lerro; the loving father of Michele Jurbala (Andrew), Lydia Ann Abatangelo (Michael), and the late Thomas M. Lerro, Jr.; the proud grandfather of Thomas Lerro, Christopher Lerro, Tiffany Lerro, Michael Abatangelo, Nicole Abatangelo and Vincent Abatangelo.
He was the dear brother of the late Carolyn Giuliano (the late Arthur).
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation Tuesday Evening, May 28, 2019, 6:00
-
8:00 PM and Wednesday morning, May 29, 2019, 8:30
-
9:30 AM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA
19073, 610-353-3600, followed by his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA
19008.
Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's memory to J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust, 1974 Sproul Road, Suite 400, Broomall, PA
19008, would be appreciated.
The Donohue Funeral Home - Newtown Square
3300 W. Chester Pike Newtown Square 19073, United States
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Dominick and Maria (nee Raboni) Lerro.
Tom was a graduate of Overbrook High School.
He went on to become an optician and for many years was the owner of the Thomas M. Lerro Opticians in Newtown Square, PA.
Tom continued to work at the same location after his retirement for the Marchese Family Opticians.
Tom was a lifelong member of the Llanerch Country Club.
He enjoyed playing golf with family and friends at Llanerch and was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan. Tom especially cherished watching his grandchildren grow-up playing their team sports.
His biggest passion was dancing which he enjoyed on weekends with his friends.
Tom was the beloved husband of the late Lydia A. (nee Bauer) Lerro; the loving father of Michele Jurbala (Andrew), Lydia Ann Abatangelo (Michael), and the late Thomas M. Lerro, Jr.; the proud grandfather of Thomas Lerro, Christopher Lerro, Tiffany Lerro, Michael Abatangelo, Nicole Abatangelo and Vincent Abatangelo.
He was the dear brother of the late Carolyn Giuliano (the late Arthur).
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation Tuesday Evening, May 28, 2019, 6:00
-
8:00 PM and Wednesday morning, May 29, 2019, 8:30
-
9:30 AM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA
19073, 610-353-3600, followed by his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA
19008.
Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's memory to J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust, 1974 Sproul Road, Suite 400, Broomall, PA
19008, would be appreciated.
Visitation
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 8:30 AM - 9:30 AMThe Donohue Funeral Home - Newtown Square
3300 W. Chester Pike Newtown Square 19073, United States
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