John J. Tomaino

John was born in 1923 to Italian immigrants, William and Grace Tomaino, in Red Bank, New Jersey. He was the third of six boys raised in the Catholic faith during the Great Depression. His meager childhood planted a deep-rooted seed for his relentless work ethic and determined drive.

John served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1950. In 1958 he married Janice Mary Barnes, whom he met at a Lovers Lane bus stop as he departed his clothing store, The Squire Shop.

John was well respected throughout the Dallas community. He was a loving father and provider, a prolific mentor to many, and a definite presence wherever he went! He will always be remembered for his legendary jokes and story-telling. He will be missed by many.

He is survived by Anthony Tomaino, son; Jennifer Tomaino, daughter; James and Robert Pugh, grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Craig Tomaino, in 2014.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 12:00 noon in the Sparkman Hillcrest Northwest Highway Chapel. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Mausoleum. A lunch reception will immediately follow services at Campisi’s 5610 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206.

Online condolences may be made at www.Sparkman-Hillcrest.com.