Thomas Nicholas Trani |
| Posted 2022-10-04 by mhenderson |
| Published by Mohave Daily News Online from Oct. 2 to Oct. 4, 2022 - Bullhead City, Arizona - Thomas Nicholas Trani, 79, passed away September 1, 2022 after a year long battle with cancer. He was born on May 7, 1943 in San Pedro, CA to Nick and Millie Trani. As a young boy, Tommy was very involved in the Boys Club of San Pedro, where his love of sports was born. He coached youth basketball, baseball and football teams. Tommy worked for the Pacific Maritime Assoc. in LA/LB harbor where he retired after 37 years as a Superintendent of cargo in 2005. He married Susan Robinson in 1979 and became a loving father to two daughters, Carrie (9) and Janine (7). They bought a home in Lakewood, CA and lived there until 1990, downsizing to a condo in Fountain Valley, CA. He always dreamed of living on a lake or river. That dream came true in 2000, when he and Sue built their dream home on the Colorado River, in Bullhead City, AZ. Tommy enjoyed retirement filled with fishing, boating, throwing rocks into the river for his beloved Chocolate Lab Nikki to retrieve, playing video poker on his favorite machines at the Riverside, handicapping and betting the horse races - being on the phone with his brother for hours comparing bets. Another love was following his favorite NFL team, the Colts, and most recently putting his own touch on family recipes, even creating a cookbook for family and friends. Tommy is survived by his wife, Susie; daughters, Carrie (Dave) and Janine (Ray); brother, Dennis (Annette); grandchildren, Kirsten, Nevaeh, Landon, Tempest, Judah and Brayden; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; one surviving aunt; nieces, nephews and cousins. Tommy was known for his great sense of humor, genuine smile and he made a lasting impression on those who knew him. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in Tom's name to the Bullhead City Boys and Girls Club of the Colorado River in Bullhead City, AZ. There will be two Celebration of Life Memorials; one in San Pedro, CA and one in Bullhead City, AZ. |
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