George Roy Tomaino 1925-2009

NEWTON FALLS - George Roy Tomaino, 83, formerly of Newton Falls, slipped peacefully into eternal rest at 6:15 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2009, in the Gillette Nursing Home in Warren with his children by his side.

George was born Aug. 29, 1925, in Youngstown, the firstborn son of Frank Roy and Emma Hummert Tomaino.

George and his brother Frank were fortunate to be fostered into the family of LeRoy and Maybelle Schisler at an early age. The Schislers provided all the love of a family the boys would ever need.

George married Evelyn M. St. Clair on Oct. 25, 1947, and they enjoyed 41 years of marriage together before Evelyn entered Heaven's gates on Nov. 20, 1988.

George had made his home in Warren for the past seven years.

He worked as a burner for Wean United Inc. for 28 years before retiring in 1985. He also drove a school bus for Newton Falls for 16 years. ''Mr. T,'' as he was known by the children, thoroughly enjoyed those bus driving days.

George was a member of the U.S. Marines and served in the South Pacific during World War II.

He was also a member of Pricetown United Methodist Church for more than 60 years.

He enjoyed pitching horseshoes, fishing in Canada, playing cards and driving around Ohio.

Memories of George will be carried on by his loving family, one daughter, Pat (Steve) Kennedy of Leavittsburg; one son, George A. Tomaino of Newton Falls; two sisters, Shirley Morris of Lake Milton and Mary Lee (Jerry) Herron of Lake Milton; two brothers, Frank (Marge) Tomaino of Lake Milton and Sam (Pam) Schisler of Mississippi; and a grandson, Bryan Nemeth of Newton Falls.

George was preceded in death by a son, Dale Roy Tomaino; and a sister, Marie Campbell.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls with visitation one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 30, at the funeral home.

George will be laid to rest next to his loving wife Evelyn at the Newton Falls Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, Ohio, 44444, 330-872-5440.

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