Thomas J. Clinton of New Sewickley Twp was called home Tuesday September 5th, 2023. Tom was born June 30, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA. Son of the late Frank Clinton and Amelia Schweitzer. Tom was preceded in death by the love of his life, Betty Jean Finch Clinton in May of 2015. Tom moved to Beaver County in 1950 and attended Rochester High School where he graduated in 1953. In 1955 Tom joined the United States Air Force, a year later Tom and Betty were married and one year later started their family together. Tom was employed with Hydril Corporation in Rochester, PA for almost 30 years, until they shut down in the 80's. He was a lifetime member of the Rochester Turners since 1979.
Tom is survived by three daughters and their spouses, Joni (Wayne) Richards of Conway, PA. Kim (Allen) Frederick of New Sewickley Twp and Tina (George) Petrik of Rochester, ten grandchildren Robert, Brian (Nadine), Jennifer (Jason), Tommy (Kara), Johnny (Kristy), Heather (Josh), Eddie (Courtney), Michelle, Danielle, BeJay; fifteen great-grandchildren, Logan, Maddie, Tyler, Breanna, Brayden, Phoenix, Maverick, Austin, Scarlett, Ellianna, Amelia, Allie, Madi, Alexis, Haylie; and Brother and Sister In Law James and Esther Miller of Freedom. He is also survived by his 'brother from another' mother Joe Biddle and his special friends The Hovancik Family, as well as his fur buddies Jewel and Diesel!
In addition to his parents, and wife, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Sherree Richards and step father Theodore Traskos.
The family requests that all attending wear their favorite Black & Gold!
Friends will be received on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 4-8 pm and funeral services will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11:00 am at the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to the Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). If desired, contributions can be made to the Unionville United Methodist Church, 1297 Rt 68, Rochester, PA 15074.
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