Thomas Shallah |
Posted 2008-11-09 by Sharon |
The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ August 20, 2008, p. A10 Thomas Shallah was a 15-year Wickenburg resident. He passed away at his Wickenburg home on Aug. 9. Tom was born in Boston, Mass., on Jan. 17, 1931 to Victoria and Michael Shallah. He is survived by his sisters Mary Frongello, Barbara Sabbag and Alyce McLaughlin; his seven children Michelle, Lisa, Michael, Dawn Marie, Victoria, Sam, and Cassandra; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brothers Sam, George and Jack Shallah. During his Boston years he worked in the family grocery store after school. Then, after graduation from high school, he ran the business with his brother Jack. Tom, his wife Dorothea and children moved to California where he worked for a trucking firm as a driver. He discovered Wickenburg while hauling to Phoenix and Nevada from Los Angeles, and thought he would like to retire to this nice little town. Loving country western music as he did and western clothes made it easy for Tom to fit in. Tom was very active in the Elks organization and held the office of Tiler for many years. He was a true Braves fan all the way back to the Boston Braves and he never missed a NASCAR race. He would always ask “is there anything you need?” and “what can I get you?” He brought smiles to the faces of everyone he came to know. He will be greatly missed by the employees and patrons at his favorite hangouts, but he will never be forgotten! His opinions were many and his heart was gold. |
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