Obituary of George P. Tomei

George P. Tomei, 89, went home to be with the Lord on April 10, at Bath Manor. George was born in Akron on February 19, 1921 to the late Cataldo and Vincenza Tomei and had been a lifetime area resident. George served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Akron. George was retired from Tomei Studios, where he worked as a photographer and film developer for over 40 years. George was preceded in death by his brothers, Anthony, Ercole, and Dominic and sisters, Anne and Josephine. He is survived by his wife, Ann, whom he married on May 3, 1947; as well as his brother-in-law, Frank Dettorre of Akron; niece, Virginia Babb of Stow; nephew, Chuck (Christine) Hudkins, and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their thanks to the nursing staff in the Special Care Unit at Bath Manor for the loving care that was given to George during his time there. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Ralph Thomas on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church on Brown St. in Akron, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron. Donation in George's memory may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, 433 Mission Drive, Akron, OH 44301. (Anthony Funeral Homes Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 330.724.1281, anthonyfh.com)