Thomas A. Loree, 64, of Warren, Pa, passed away on Friday evening, September 13, 2019, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Tom was born on September 5, 1955 in Warren, PA, and was a 1973 graduate of Warren Area High School. He was employed for 40 years on the road crew with Conewango Township. He was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church. Tom was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing and was a great help to others who thought of him as their angel. He loved his animals and they loved him.
Tom is survived by his wife, Stacy McCollough Loree, whom he married on June 18, 1988 in Warren, PA; one brother – Jim Loree and his wife, Brenda, of Warren, PA; 2 sisters – Amy Bathurst and her husband, Tim, of Philadelphia, PA, and Lilly Suppa and her husband, Michael, of Warren, PA; 7 nieces and nephews – Jason, Jake, Rachel, David, Sam, Evan, and Griffin; 3 great-nieces and nephews – Westyn, Ava, and Ryker; his beloved dog, Chewie; and Dan and Isaac who were brothers to him. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Ralph “Bucko” Loree, who died in 2018, his mother – Rachel Blomquist Loree, who died in 1969, and his mother – Joan Rote Thomas Loree, who died in 2018.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East St., Warren, PA, on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, from 10am until 12 Noon at which time a funeral and committal service will be held with Rev. Ralph Culp, Pastor of Covenant United Methodist Church, officiating, assisted by Rev. Tim Olson. Interment will be in Weiler Cemetery. Those wishing to place a memorial may do so to the National Kidney Foundation, 2403 Sidney Street, Suite 230, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, or to Covenant United Methodist Church, 1624 Pennsylvania Avenue East, Warren, PA, 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Lilly and Mike,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Sincerely,
Pam and Kevin Martin
There was no body quite like uncle snooze! He didn’t care about what anybody thought of him and lived his life exactly the way he wanted to. His love and care for others was a characteristic that made him stand out from others! He truly did put others first. My favorite memory of Uncle snooze was playing cards with him one night while I was sleeping at old gandmas. We were playing with quarters as chips and I was cheating my ass off (uncle snooze knew it) but he still continued to let me win. Love you Uncle snooze!
Amy & David Bathurst,
Your friends at Frontida BioPharm are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely
Renard Jackson
I worked with Tommy for many years at Conewango Township. He was a caring and genuine man who always thought of others. His smile was contagious and his voice was undeniably Tommy. He attended my wedding and came in his new attire. Danced with Michele and was generous with his giving. He told some wild stories about his younger years that would have us in stitches. He will be greatly missed.
I am sorry to hear that we lost Tommy, my condolences to his family. Tommy was a good neighbor, will miss his infectious smile.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers from the Driscoll family.
Growing up on Follett Run, the Loree family were my neighbors and they always welcomed me and made me feel at home. Tom was a very good childhood friend of mine, as kids we spent many hours climbing trees, riding bicycles and roaming around the hill. After leaving Warren, every visit home included a visit to see the Lorees and over the span of many years, Tom never wavered away from simply being a good and pure person through and through. It is a treasure to have so many happy memories of Tom. May he rest in peace among the stars where he belongs. Deepest condolences to the extended Loree family. Tom was one of a kind, a jewel of a person.
I went to school with Tom from the 5th to 12th grades. I always enjoyed his company, he will be missed.
Jim Hedrick, WAHS ’73, Birmingham, Alabama
Tom was the best friend a person could hope for. Generous and caring more than anyone I know. It is said by many that he “acts strange” and I can tell you “act” is accurate, but no more strange than the rest of us.
Snooze was the glue that held the gang together as he was the most liked. In a way, we were envious that we could not be him. He certainly made everyone laugh at one time or another. My memories will have me laughing for eternity. Misfortune and mistakes are a foundation for laughter and Snooze told us of his with that perfect smile. What a great guy.
Tom was also the king of nicknames. Not many of his close friends got by without a second, and often more popular name. Classical Tom Loree did not take long to stick you with a name. His was Snooze or Snoozy which he had before I knew him.
He was also the most dependable assistant in time of need. He helped with no expectation of repayment. I remember when he went out in the night after work during heavy rains to clean ditches with a shovel “or the road would wash out”. He did not apply for wages, he just did it. Tom was the fellow who came to help because you asked, every time, when others were too busy.
Thomas will be missed by so many. He is a memorable and loyal companion. I pray for the comfort of his family and look forward to being with him eternally. Stacy, I am here for you if you need anything. You know me, call when you want.
I miss him so much. God Bless Tom.
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