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OCALA, Fla. -- Thomas Bruce Caravella, 75, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, April 25, 2021, with his wife by his side.
Tom was born Jan. 11, 1946, in New Castle, Pa., a son of Frank and Garnet Roberts Caravella.
Tom was a 1965 graduate of Boardman High School. He became a machinist and worked many years in the plastics industry. He also was co-owner of Youngstown Plastic Tooling & Machinery, later moving to West Palm Beach, Fla. in 1999.
Tom proudly served as a machinist in his tour of duty in Vietnam with the Army.
In Florida, and throughout his life, he loved traveling abroad and vacationing on large cruise ships. He always extended his help to anyone who needed it.
Tom loved his family. He was an advocate for animals, loving and caring for many dogs and cats throughout his life, especially Sam and Bella.
His precious memories will live on by his loving wife, JoAnne Carella Caravella, whom he met in high school and married Aug. 13, 1966; daughter, Nicale Lynn Caravella; granddaughter, Katelyn Mia Pleasant of Ocala, Fla.; sister-in-law, Kathleen Carella; niece and godchild, Angela Conti; and nephew, Ryan Conti, all of Boardman; nephew, Patrick (Ashley) McCormick; great-niece Catie, and great-nephew Jake of Japan; godchild, Jeffrey Johnston of Columbus; and many loving cousins.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in-law, Ralph Carella Jr.; sister, Nancy Ann Carella; and niece, Melissa Anne Carella.
Tom was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that it be given in Tom's name to his church.
Family and friends may visit at Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Avenue, Boardman, on Friday, April 30, 2021, from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held for Tom at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 343 via Mount Carmel, on Saturday May 1, 2021, at 10 a.m. Please meet directly at church.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family requests that those paying respects or attending the funeral wear masks and maintain social distancing in accordance with CDC guidelines. The family understands if you feel uncomfortable attending and asks that you keep Tom in your thoughts and prayers.
Condolences may be left by visiting the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.
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