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 Latrobe, PA
Father: Thomas W. Vanetta
Mother: Ivy Jean (Palmer) Vanetta
Work, Clubs & Organizations: Tommy served as a US Marine during the Vietnam war. He was retired from the auto industry as a painter and mechanic. 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, Ligonier, PA
Nephew – Michael Vanetta, Greensburg, PA
Nephew – Jamison Halldin, Marion Center, PA
Niece – Alicia Altman & husband Kody, Elderton, PA
Friend – Michele Boone, Catalina, AZ
Preceded in death by
Father – Thomas W. Vanetta
Mother – Ivy Jean (Palmer) Vanetta
Wife – Laurie Ann Vanetta in 2009
Brother – David C. Vanetta in 1994
Visitation:
The family will receive friends at the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., Blairsville, PA on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 10am-11am. A memorial service will be held at 11am. Pastor Dan Cunkelman will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CORE, 204 Sigma Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.
www.jamesfergusonfuneralhome.com
