Obituary of Pete L. St. Thomas
Pete L. St. Thomas, age 71, of Rome, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024. He was born in Rome, on October 1, 1952, a son of the late Salvatore A. and Lillian Franco St. Thomas.
Pete will best be remembered for his 23 years as a professional fire fighter, EMT and diesel mechanic. He saw his fellow fire fighters as his brothers. During this time, he also started his own successful construction company. Yet, he was always there when his family needed him. The loves of his life were his wife of almost 50 years, Clair (Colangelo), his only child, Valentina Maria St. Thomas, and the light of his life; his granddaughter Lilly Valentina St. Thomas. His family was his life. Pete was a very kind and giving person. He was always the first to offer a hand, or invite his fellow fire fighters, neighbors, his doctors and their children and grandchildren to come to his home and fish in his pond. To know him, was to like him. He attributed all his miraculous health comebacks to his wonderful doctors who never gave up on him, and above all to Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Pete is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Clair; his daughter, Valentina Maria St. Thomas; beloved granddaughter, Lilly Valentina St. Thomas; his sister, Cynthia DelPiano of Rome; dear cousins, nieces, nephews, and many very close of friends. He was predeceased by his brothers, Salvatore A. St. Thomas, III, and Richard J. St. Thomas.
A Mass of The Resurrection, will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM, at St. Peter’s Church.
Relatives and friends may call at the Church on Friday from 10 to 11 AM, prior to the funeral Mass.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pete’s favorite charity, the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street.
Please offer condolences or light a candle at: www.BarryFuneralHome.com
