Thomas J. Pampalone was born August 8, 1950, in Rochester, NY. Tommy passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, after a long illness.

Predeceased by parents, Santo and Bernice Pampalone and brother-in-law, Richard L. Salvione.

Survived by his sisters, Sharon Salvione, and Cecile (Dennis) Clark; niece and god-daughter, Darline (Sherman) O'Connor; nephews Dennis Clark Jr. and Sean O'Connor; and long-time friend and caregiver, Tim Matthews.

Tom had a love of all things beautiful and sparkly. He owned Ozma Glass (&) Collectibles in The Village Gate Square mall. He enjoyed the customers and friends that he made while the business was in operation.

He had a passion for stained glass and crystals. Tom made jewelry boxes for friends and family as well as several stained-glass windows that he had on display in his home. Tommy had created a window depicting the planets which he donated to the Strasenburgh Planetarium at the Rochester Museum and Science Center.

Tom had many stories to tell about his life and would get lots of laughs from his family. He loved to attend family parties and celebrations to share his stories and always had something to give to everyone there. Tom was warm and generous and will be missed by all who knew him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:30 at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 5823 Walworth Rd, Ontario, NY 14519. Following the funeral, Tom will be laid to rest at All Saints Mausoleum, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 2461 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612 at 12:30 PM (Please meet at the Lake Ave. gate).

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Tommy's memory to the American Cancer Society.

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