Birth date: Oct 15, 1922 Death date: Nov 24, 2012
Thomas D. Celentano, 90, of East Syracuse, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Pasquale and Carmella (DelMastro) Celentano. Tom served in the U.S. Army Read Obituary
Chuck, Rita and Judy: I have many fond memories of both your Dad and Mom. I got to see them every time I came to Syracuse to visit my Mom and Dad. Tommy would call and tell us to put the coffee on and then would show up with some kind of cookies. He and my Dad always played with my son, Nick when he was a baby and were always laughing with him. When my daughter, Teresa was born (on Tommy's birthday) we got a card every year from them. They were such wonderful friends. I remember when my dad was starting to decline how Tommy was there for him every day to just spend time with him. Always be very proud of your Dad and the man he was. He was a very kind, loving man who showed how proud he was of his family and you could see it in his face and knew it was in his heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with you as you navigate through this sad time.
Dottie Cerio Burkhart
Chuck, Rita, and Judy: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I remember the random visits I used to make to visit your Dad while I was in NY...I cherish those memories dearly. Your Mom and Dad were wonderful, loving people and they will live on in the lives of all of us. I so wish I could have made the trip for the service, but please know I'm with you all in spirit. Uncle Tom will be missed!
Rita, Chuck, Judy & families - I have fond memories of your parents and all of you from my early days in Franklin Park. What a great place to grow up. Everyone's parents watched out for all the kids. Sorry for your loss, my condolences to you all.
Chuuuuck....SHUT THE LIGHT!!!! I can still hear your Dad's golden tones help guide us through our childhood and adolescence. Remember him arriving home from his long commutes from Ft Drum and Griffis on snowy nights. His help with model trains, intrigue with antique clocks which rubbed off on me, messing around in his workshop and getting caught, but most of all... there was never any doubt that he was your DAD and Father! Your parents parented... loved... and lived life passionately. We all respected them and still do. We will never forget knowing them... God bless and hold their memory. Our love and condolences to your family at this difficult time. The Gallaghers
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
Joe, Cindy and Jamie LaFountaine
Ann Foley
Rita, chuck and Judy: Patti and Ralph will miss your dad very much, words can't explain the sadness we feel for all of you. Our prayers and thoughts go out to each of you, and deeply sad of your dad passing. I personally will always remember his cheerfulness seeing me and Patti whenever we came to town. We loved your mom and dad dearly, take care and keep in touch.
