Paul Thomas Abbruzzese

Paul Thomas “Tom” Abbruzzese Sr., born February 8, 1938, passed from this world on February 14, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 11 AM at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1088 Thomas Lane, Columbus, Ohio 43220.

Tom is preceded in death by the passing of his son Daniel; parents Anne (Coletta) Williams and Antonio Abbruzzese, stepfather Joseph Williams and brothers Ralph Abbruzzese and Anthony Abbruzzese.

Tom is survived by his wife Marcia (Marci) Abbruzzese; children, Paul T. Abbruzzese Jr. (Belinda), Annette Beal (Steve), Julie Abbruzzese (Tony Smith), Christina Melfe (David), Anthony Abbruzzese; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren; brother John, sister-in-law Bobbi Abbruzzese (Ralph), brothers-in-law Jim Ford (Jody), and Rick Ford (Chris) and many nieces and nephews; all who Tom cared about very much.

In addition to his life-long work in the sheet metal trade, Tom contributed an enormous amount of his time to the betterment of Grandview Heights where he was a member of The Grandview Heights Bobcat Boosters, the Grandview Heights School Board, and the Grandview Baseball and Softball Association. Additionally, he coached a myriad of kid’s athletic teams including baseball, basketball, and football.

Please visit www.schoedinger.com to leave memories and condolences. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST.