Thomas MAURO

8 JAN 1941 - 21 JUL 2017

• RESIDENCE: 1994, DeWitt, MI
• BIRTH: 8 JAN 1941, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 21 JUL 2017, Grand Rapids, MI

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[N1568] Thomas A. Mauro
July 21, 2017
SOUTH BEND - Thomas A. Mauro of Grand Rapids, MI, formerly of South Bend, peacefully passed away Friday, July 21, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Terese, and their children. Visit forevermissed.com/thomas-allen-morro/ to view his photo gallery. Thomas Allan Mauro
• 76 years old
• Date of birth: Jan 8, 1941
• Date of passing: Jul 21, 2017
• Place of passing:
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Thomas Mauro, 76, born on January 8, 1941 and passed away on July 21, 2017. Please post short tributes or longer stories of how Tom impacted you to help us remember him. Memorial Information: Please join his family and friends in celebration of his life on Wednesday, August 2 at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in DeWitt, MI (801 N Bridge St, Dewitt, MI 48820). There will be a visitation at 10:30, a memorial service at 11:30, and a luncheon following. Per Tom’s wishes, in lieu of flowers please donate to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. Donations can be made at https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/donate. Tom asked that any donations go to the Shriners Hospital or Special Days Camps. Shriners operated on his leg for free when he had polio, and could walk his whole life because of them. Special Days was a huge part of our family for years. Tom voluntered and donated since the mid-80's. Links are below:
https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/donate. Published in South Bend Tribune on July 30, 2017

Tom as a Grandfather
Grandpa Mauro

by Anne (Mauro) Carrillo
Tom became a grandfather on October 13, 2000 when Joel Jacob Carrillo was born to his eldest daughter, Anne, and her husband, Sergio. Three years later, he was a grandfather again when Carmen Carrillo was born on February 26. When they were growing up, Tom would make the hour trip to sing them his birthday song, take them to the zoo or play "Santa" at Christmas time. He even took the time to teach them the "Shot Doctor" shot! Going out to eat at I-Hop became a tradition with his visits to Grand Rapids. He loved them dearly! Just last year, Tom welcomed another grandson into the world. Alexander was born on April 7, 2016 to his son, John, and his wife Amber. He was able to see Alex grow and walk. He held his precious grandson with gentle arms. He looked forward to his visits out to Grand Haven when he could. He was so excited to give Alex a teddy bear that sang. We love you Grandpa Mauro!