Memories of Thomas Anthony Dantona

In memory of

Thomas Anthony Dantona

Saint Peter, MN, USA

July 15, 1961 - February 27, 2020

Jul 15, 1961 - Feb 27, 2020

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Frank Dantona

My heart broke five years ago today, but Tom is still with me in my thoughts, dreams, and memories.

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Frank Dantona

My heart broke on this day five years ago, but Tom is still with me in my thoughts, dreams, and memories.

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T.J. Murphy

Just came across this by virtue of the internet. So very sorry that I didn't know that Tom and Janet had relocated to MN, where my business was HQd. Could have caught up with Tom. A precious opportunity missed.So many great memories shared at Alemany and beyond. Performing together, making sure to drop off presents at Christmas so that I could be "invited" to share the Dantonas' holiday Italian feast... A smile and a tear for you, my friend. It appears that you had a life lived well.

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Roger Hankey

My condolences to Janet, Desiree & Cheyenne and extended family. I worked closely with Tom for over a year. We became good friends. Their children are close in age to ours and had met a few times. Tom did computer work for me occasionally, and I did the inspection on their house in St. Peter. I'm not sure why his spirit came to me today, but it did. I remember him well. He was passionate about many things but foremost his family and his integrity. My deepest sympathy to Janet, a woman of great strength, wisdom, and beauty. May your family be forever blessed with his memory.

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Sylvia Bussien-Meier

Tom, We missed an opportunity to meet up. You were driving up near me & we were going to meet up near Bellingham, Wa. Your company called & re-routed you. We never did get to meet up. Miss you Tom. ♥️

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DeAnne LH

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DeAnne LH

I miss Tom’s stories about his travels and his aspirations. He was a good friend to all who knew him. I think of Tom often.

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John Dantona

On this anniversary date, a broken heart is healed with the memory of his laughter, and his ability to make all around him laugh - no matter what tension there was in the world, or the room. I encourage all who knew and loved him to focus on that. The child in him that never died was ever curious of this world and the worlds beyond, ever loving of his family and friends, and ever effective of finding of ways to surprise us all with just the right comic comment, face, or noise to remind us that we are all human, fragile and flawed, but important and deserving of laughter and love, nonetheless. Peace, love, and much laughter to you all.

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FRANK DANTONA

Tom is in my heart and my mind's eye every day.

I am with my brother who is a little toddler excited when Santa shows up on Christmas eve or when he is in grammar school and bringing home the little lost dog he found in our old neighborhood. I still enjoy seeing him in a play or when he is celebrating at my wedding and I am celebrating at his. I drop in to see him in Steamboat Springs. He is sitting with me in Wrigley Field at a Cub game too. He surprises me one night at a San Francisco music event. On any given day, I am with him and his family at the Mall of America or in Chicago enjoying having a terrific dinner with him and telling funny stories until the early hours of the next morning. Of course, any time I sit down at my computer or drive alongside a big rig, I am absolutely certain he is there with me.

Tom shared goodness and love so many people. I am luckier than most because he will always be my brother.

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Barbara Cavaleri

Thinking of you today, Janet. So much has changed these past three years.

Love, Barbara Beaver-Cavaleri

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Ronnie Ferguson

Rest in Peace Driver

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Cathy Fabisch

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Cesar Duran

Eden Prairie, MN, USA

I don' think I can ever find enough words to thank Tom for everything he did for me in my professional and personal life.

Back in 2007 I interviewed at Lifetouch Inc with Tom Dantona, I don't think my interview went really well, I flunked a few of Tom's questions lol. But Tom took a risk in hiring this unpolished, rough around the edges kid from the inner city :-)
During my time with Tom at Lifetouch he was instrumental in helping me polish my technical, business, and soft skills. Unknowingly Tom was preparing me for my future, due to Tom's coaching and continuous advice on how to better myself I was able to get many promotions and be where I am at today. Till this day I still use and apply the things I learned from Tom at work and in my personal life.

Tom was not only a mentor at work, he also became a really good friend to me. I cherished all the moments Tom, myself and others spent together BBQing, going to events, bowling, and I had the privilege in spending some Holidays with Tom and his beautiful family.
There were several periods in my life when I was going through some really difficult times, and Tom was always there to help me emotionally and give me fatherly advice when I needed it. Tom always knew how to be an amazing friend and father figure.

I am glad that I got the chance to tell Tom how much he meant to me and thanked him for helping when I needed it. Tom will always hold a special place in my heart!

-Cesar

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Cesar Duran

Chicago, IL, USA

Tom and Cesar's work trip to Chicago. Tom took me sightseeing after work :-)

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Mike Spiess

I met Tom when he hired me. Tom may have started as my boss, but our relationship changed over time. I like to think that I showed Tom that he could trust my technical skills and my ability to think things through. After about 2 years, Tom became more of a mentor. He helped me take on more responsibility and taught me how to better deal with difficult situations. As time went on we started to do things away from work. We went to a local NASCAR track as a group. We had a great time and soon after he told me about his nephew Tommy Aquino and his motorcycle racing. Racing is one of the things that bonded our friendship. One of my greatest memories of spending "fun" time with Tom was taking him to a glass blowing studio and letting him gather some of the hot glass. I really wish that would have taken photos that day of the reactions on his face. It started as shock of the heat. The glass is over 2000 degrees, so I do not know why he was surprised. After about 2 gathers, the look on changed to confidence and satisfaction. I was hoping one day to let him actually try and make something, but it never happened. I really miss not being able to call him with the good and bad things in mine and my families lives.

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Laurita Rasmussen Chianese

Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Tom was always an incredibly warm and attentive friend.
Never judgmental. Always able to bring happiness to any situation.
Always an incredibly professional performer/ actor.
Always sharing the stage with cast and crew, even if he was the main character!
He knew what he wanted and went for it! He got Janet! The love of his life! Such an incredible love story!
He and Janet are and will always be a very positive piece of the building blocks of my life!
Love n miss you, Tom!
Laurita Rasmussen Chianese

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