Thomas Tortora

Tortora, Thomas P.
Henrietta (formerly of Charlotte, NY):12/8/39 3/12/16passed peacefully at the age of 76, surrounded by his loving family.Predeceased by parents, Emilio and Irma Tortora; brothers, Peter and Emilio; and sister, Ann Marie.Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jaren (Miner);sister Jean (Jack) Fiannaca; sister-in-law, Linda Tortora.Tom is also survived by his four children; Sue (Bill) Longmore, Terri (Sal) Viavattene, Tom (Jen) Tortora, Steve (Julie) Tortora, and the mother of his children, Sylvia Tortora.Tom was a loving Papa to ten grandchildren; Gabriella, Joshua, Rachel, Jacob, Cole, Rianna, Julia, Madison, Grace and Zachary, who will miss him greatly!
Tom was a proud graduate of Aquinas Institute and St. John Fisher College.Full of life, he was a practical joker who always made everyone around him smile.He loved his family and enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors.
A special thank you to MICU at Rochester General Hospital for their care and compassion.Family and friends are invited to celebrate Toms life on Wednesday March 23 at 11:00 AM, Holy Cross Church 4492 Lake Ave, Rochester NY. No prior calling.In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Toms name to the American Heart Association, 25 circle St # 102, Rochester, NY 14607.