I had not heard from Tom in a while and Google gave me the sad and inevitable answer.  For over 30 years I considered Tom as more than a friend although we never met nor spoke in person.  We were on the opposite ends of a generation; his parents and my grandparents were from Calabria.  He was knowledgeable and always willing to answer my questions about our heritage.  As tradition dictates...Tommaso Lucente un buon' anima....Tom Lucente a good soul.

To Tom's Family my DEEPEST SIMPATHY. 
Tom, I know where you are now. I wanted to come down this Spring so Badly to see all the wonderful people I worked with for 4.5 years many years ago at the VA. I was so Glad to hear from you through Facebook. Was So glad that you mentored and  gave your kindness to Carol  and all of us when we worked together. You tried your Best to get us raises from the Chief in Miami..
I still have the Sterling Silver water picture you gave me when I was leaving the VA with the inscription on the bottom. I will cherish it forever. WE had so many laughs and conversations, Birthday cakes for the people we worked with. I missed Roz also. 
Life really  sends us curve balls when we least expect it. 
I was very Lucky to have met and worked with you and to know that you had served in the Navy and myself served in the Air Force. With a heavy heart I give you a LAST SALUTE!  to a fellow Veteran. You are in Gods Hands. REST IN PEACE.

Dr. Tom Lucente was special boss/friend. He
Was always looking out for his staff at the VA
From the first day, I meet him he was kind with a big heart always had great stories for
Us. I will never forget how much fun we had
At Our Wedding. He was like a big brother,
Giving me great advice. John and I will never
Forget him, he will live in our hearts forever.
Enjoy the peace and tranquility, Until we meet again.🙏🏻🙏🏻😔❤️

Dr. Lucente, Thank you for ALWAYS being there for me and Debbie. You have been through every good and bad moment of my life. You have guided and mentored me and always gave great advice when asked your opinion when I needed clarity. You were my confidant, best friend and a second dad to me. Your love never unwavering between the miles that separated us when you moved to Venice. 

Mike and I were planning on visiting you and seeing your new house in June and now I can only revisit the memories of you in my broken heart.

I am glad you are not suffering and at peace now. I know God gave you a Fast Pass straight through the pearly gates to watch over your loved ones.

I will forever love you with all my heart to eternity and beyond. Looking forward to embracing you, hugging you and kissing you when we meet again. You were 1in a million and will always be remembered by your beautiful smile and heart of gold. Love you always, Carol, Mike and Debbie Ferraiuolo.

dear cousin  you're with OUR LORD now and we can see your great smile of joy to be united with your loved ones , we are with you  in prayer and love and great big hugs from all of us whom is going to miss our chats laughs  and memories , be at peace and pray for us dear one , your voice is lingering in our minds and our hearts are with you close by always till we're together again , love you riposa in pace  gaetano  miriam gianfranco gabriella adrianna joe  love you  cuz

OBITUARY

Thomas Lucente

August 22, 1937 – April 24, 2026

Kays-Ponger, Uselton & Lemon Bay Funeral Homes

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