Thomas Lynn Stanton, Sr., 60 of Cape Coral, FL passed away after a short battle with cancer on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at his home. He was born on November 13, 1949 in Troy, Pennsylvania. He moved to Cape Coral in 1980 from Elmira, NY. Thomas was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971. He is a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, V.F.W. Post 8463, D.A.V. Chapter 108, Corvette Museum and the N.C.R.S. (National Corvette Restores Society).
He is survived by his loving family including his wife, Denise Stanton; children, Kim Stanton of Ft. Myers, Thomas L. Stanton, II of Cape Coral, Jameson DePaola of Cape Coral; parents, Horace Burton Stanton, II and Lois Marie Shieve Stanton of Horsehead, NY; brothers, Jeffrey Stanton of Elmira, NY and Bill Stanton of Erin, NY; granddaughter, Jazmyn DePaola; nephew, Corey Stanton; nieces, Mallory Stanton and Brooke Roberts. He was predeceased by his aunt, Jean Viscelli.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Monday at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 1630 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral.
The funeral service will be at 10 am on Tuesday at the funeral home with entombment to follow at Coral Ridge Cemetery with military honors provided by V.F.W. Post 8463.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in his memory be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral.
Please visit www.coralridgefuneralhome.com to share in his life story and leave online thoughts and memories for his family.
Arrangements under the direction of Coral Ridge Funeral Home & Cemetery 7080, Cape Coral, FL.
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