Name: Thomas Lee “Painter” Vanetta Age: 72
Address: Catalina, AZ formerly of Blairsville
Died: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home in Pima County, Arizona.
Born: September 23, 1946 Indiana, PA
Father: Thomas W. Vanetta
Mother: Ivy Jean (Palmer) Vanetta
Work, Clubs & Organizations: Tommy served as a US Marine during the Vietnam war. He retired as an auto body painter. He was a member of the Seeker’s Motorcycle Club.
Survivors
Brother – Ronald Vanetta & wife Michele, Jeanette, PA
Sister – Kay Dejongh & husband Edgar, Indiana, PA
Nephew – John T. Vukman & Heidi Anderson, Josephine, PA
Nephew – Brian Vanetta, Greensburg, PA
Nephew – Michael Vanetta, Ligonier, PA
Nephew – Jamison Halldin, Marion Center, PA
Niece – Alicia Altman & husband Kody, Elderton, PA
Friend – Michele Boone, Pima County, AZ
Preceded in death by
Father – Thomas W. Vanetta
Mother – Ivy Jean (Palmer) Vanetta
Wife – Laurie Ann Vanetta in 2009
Son – David C. Vanetta in 1994
Visitation:
In keeping with Tommy’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., Blairsville, PA.
www.jamesfergusonfuneralhome.com
THOMAS VANETTA, 72
Jan 11, 2019 | 11:19 AM

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