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The Lord now has Thomas John Barone, 83, at His side, who passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte after a lengthy illness. Thomas had been a resident of Mooresville for almost 6 years and a member of St Therese Catholic Church. Thomas was born November 15, 1933 in Buffalo, N.Y. He was the youngest of 5 children born to the late Gaetano Barone and Vincensa Petta Barone. After graduating from Hutch Technical High School in drafting, he married the love of his life, Lucy Marie Tona, and enjoyed a wonderful 62 years of marriage. Thomas continued his education in mathematical engineering as part of the first graduating class of the State University of N.Y. at Buffalo (formerly University of Buffalo) in 1964. His career in aerospace engineering included Bell Aerospace/Sierra Research Corp in Buffalo, N.Y.; Northrup and Leer Astronics in Southern California. During his retirement, Thomas was the principal owner of Atlas Title Agency of N. Carolina from 2000-2008. Thomas and Lucy commuted between two coasts for business and to be with family until moving to Mooresville in 2011. Thomas is survived by his wife Lucy Marie Tona Barone; Four children Virginia Barone Eddy (Paul) of Thousand Oaks, California; Thomas Anthony Barone, Charles F. Barone (Dawn), and Michael Angelo Barone all of Mooresville; brother Frank of Buffalo, N.Y.; sister-in-law Sister Mary Francis of Langhorne, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren Melissa (Chris), Nicholas, Emily (Marc), Matthew, Andrew and Sara; two great-grandchildren Jasmine and Lucy Beth. He will be sorely missed by many extended family members and friends. The family will receive family and friends from 5-8 PM Sunday, February 26, 2017, with a prayer service at 6 PM at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM, Monday, February 27, 2017 at St. Therese Catholic Church, Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to Monastery of St. Clare, 1271 Langhorne-Newtowne Rd, Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the family of Thomas Barone. Condolences may be made to the Barone family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Thomas John Barone

November 15, 1933 - February 21, 2017