Thomas J. Caldrone, 90, of Niles died at 9:40PM Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

He was born September 27, 1919 in Niles the son of Louis and Carmela Liberatore Caldrone.

He was employed as a crain operator at U.S. Steel McDonald Works for 40 years before retiring in 1980.

He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles and The San Felippo Neri Lodge in Niles.

He enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening, bocce, and spending time with his family especially being a caregiver to his wife Marian.

He was a United State Army veteran of World War II having been stationed in Northern France.

Thomas, who was a man of practicality and a good husband and father, will be deeply missed by his wife Marian Tereba Caldrone whom he married August 29, 1945, a son Thomas J. Caldrone and his wife Sandy of Howland, a daughter Marilyn McCullough and her husband Tom of Howland, and two sisters, Mary Raschilla and Clara Tricomi both of Niles.

He is preceded in death by a brother John Caldrone and four sisters, Laura Jenwien, Rose DeSantis, Helen Flask, and Angeline Rishel.

Friends may call Tuesday from 9 to 11AM at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Funeral Services will be held 11AM Tuesday, with Fr. Larry Frient officiating, at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles where Tom will be honored for his military service by The Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard.

Burial will be in Greenhaven Cemetery.

Material Contributions can be made to Hospice of The Valley Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, Ohio 44514.

Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi & Sons Funeral Home Inc., in Niles.

Condolences can be e-mailed at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com