Thomas F. Herron
December 20, 1942 ~ May 12, 2005
Thomas F. Herron, 62, of New Cumberland, WV died Thursday May 12, 2005 at his home.
Tom was born in East Liverpool Ohio to Glenn and Vera Morrison Herron of New Cumberland, WV on December 20, 1942.
Tom served on the USS Forrestal in the United States Navy. He was employed with the Weir Cove Moving and Storage from 1966 - 1971. In 1971 Tom along with his father in law the late Romano Castelli, Sr. started the Weirton Bandag. In 2001 Tom managed the the Overman Cushion Tire Company.
He was a member of the SAE - Pittsburgh Section, Boy Scouts of America Troop 138, Weirton Medical Center Building Committee, and the AF & AM New Cumberland Lodge 22. Tom enjoyed gold mining.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife Carolyn (Castelli) Herron, whom he married on August 28, 1965; his two sons, Drs. Michael and (Lisa Collins) Herron of Denver, CO and Matthew (Laura Lee) Herron of Pawtucket, RI; a daughter, Susan (Vince) Pizzoferrato of Massillon, OH; a sister, Brenda Hutchins of Winston Salem, NC; four grandchildren, Kennedy and Riley Herron, Samantha and Vince Pizzoferrato.
Visitation will be Sunday from 1-3 & 7-9 PM at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton
A celebration of life service will be held 11 AM Monday at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at Saint Paul Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Hospice 380 Summit Avenue Steubenville, OH 43952 or to Stem Cell Research Foundation 22512 Gateway Center Drive Clarksburg, MD 20871.
Share memories and tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com
To the Herron Family, We are so very sorry for your great loss. We loved Tom and will remember him as a good man and someone very interested in life. You are all in our thoughts.
hi carolyn, heard about tom from mike glover,i am very sorry for your loss to you & your family. he was a fine man. sincerely, john misoyianis weir-cove 1990-2000
Please accept Stephanie’s and my condolences for the loss of Tom. He was a very considerate and kind man who always had a good thing to say about everybody.We wish the Herron and Castelli family the best Allan
Very sorry to hear of your loss. I hoped to be able to pay my respects, but am sadly unable to do so. You are all in my prayers. God Bless.
Dear Herron & Castelli family. I’m very sorry and devastated by your loss. Tom was like my the father I never had and I will never forget all the things he said and taught me. He was a great man and will not be forgotten. I am laid up with an injury and hope to pay my respects if possible. You and all your family members are in our thoughts and our prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Tom was such a great person, a great spirit and he will be missed. People come in and out of our lives and they all have an effect…I’m so glad to have had you both play a role in mine. Tom’s sense of humor, kindess and intellegence were – and are still – an inspiration to everyone. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.
We’ll miss Tom… some of my best memories of him have to do with striped wall-paper and wooden saki boxes. I wish Grayson and Delaney could have spent some time with him. We’ll have you in our thoughts…
Tom will always be remembered from all the Boy Scout trips. He is the one who taught me to bake homemade bread. Memory Eternal!
Hello Carolyn, I am greatly and deeply sorry for your loss and apologize that i was not able to be there for the services. Tom was a great man, a superb boss, & one of the finest human beings i have had the pleasure of knowing. I will remember him greatly for the time we spent working at Bandage, he always wore a smile, had kind words and jokes, and could lite a fire under my ass when i needed it. He was a true gentleman and kind soul, I wish i could have known him better. You and your family will be in my prayers. May the pain of this loss subside in time and may you be able to celebrate his life here on the earth and the one that lies ahead. Sincerely, Ryan Harrington
Carolyn and Matthew I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your and your family.
Mike and Lisa, Kennedy and Riley, the entire Herron family – may the wonderful memories you have help you through this very difficult time. I am very sorry for your great loss. With deepest sympathy, Max.
Carolyn, I was sorry to hear of Tom’s passing, I was hoping to come down to see you but was unable to do so, please accept my condolances, you are in Shelby and my thoughts…… Mike Glover
Mike, Lisa, Kennedy and Riley: I am deeply sorry for your loss. You have my heart felt sympathy, I will be keeping your family in my thoughts. May your memories keep your loved one ever present to you. Blessings, Lance
Dear Herrons…50 years of memories flood over me as I remember Tom. What a great friend. Carolyn, as I told you on the phone..as kids Tom could get you in a lot of trouble, but it was always worth the risk. He was always exciting to be around. I will never forget him.
Dear Carolyn: Time passes… however, I remember with fondness how wonderful the two of you were as a couple. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Annetta (Ferrelli) Campbell
Dear Carolyn: Time passes… however, I remember with fondness how wonderful the two of you were as a couple. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Annetta (Ferrelli) Campbell
Tom will always live in our warmest memories. John and Julia Quinn
Tom will be greatly missed by all. He was a great man and we are so happy we were privileged to spend at least a short time with him. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with His comforting love. Your friends, Joanie & Bob