Mr. Thomas R. "Tom" Lange

Mr. Thomas R. “Tom” Lange, age 47, passed away after brief health complications on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Mohawk Valley Health Systems at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his family by his side. Born in Utica on February 14, 1967, Thomas was the son of Paulette (Peters) DeCarlo and the late John A. DeCarlo, Jr. Raised and educated locally, he attended T.R. Proctor High School. Tom was a longtime and valued employee at the Sicilian Delight Pizzeria as a pizza preparer, serving at all of their locations, as well as the Italian Chef. Time and again, he shared his passion for preparing foods with enthusiasm. He was thought of and treated like one of the family by his employers. Tom had a heart of gold that held his generous and selfless spirit. Among his many positive attributes, his family, friends, and co-workers will always remember his feisty and funny sense of humor. He was happy and comfortable with his lifestyle and his individuality. Tom upheld his promise to make the family Christmas celebration important and memorable for his mom, his sister Celina, and his niece Raven, and “everyone knew about it; it was no secret”. Tom forever found peace and solace in the company of his family and friends. He was a sports enthusiast, especially following basketball and football. In his youth, he participated in sports and now, as a spectator, he knew the rules and nuances of the games. Tom shared a quiet and personal spirituality with his God. Tom is survived by his mother, Paulette; and his siblings and their spouses, David and Kathleen Lange, John II and Dawn DeCarlo, Michael DeCarlo, Lance and Saharah DeCarlo, Chastity DeCarlo, and Celina Maddox. Also left to remember him are his many nieces and nephews, especially acknowledging Raven; his great-niece, great-nephew, aunt, cousins, and friends, Rocky Roc who was by his side during all the seasons of his life; Dominick Crocilla and Tony Crocilla who were positive influences to Tom in his life and considered themselves as brothers; and his lifelong friend, Darryl Snyder. Visitation will be held Saturday from 1:00-2:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. A final blessing will be offered Saturday afternoon at 2:00 at the funeral home immediately upon the conclusion of visitation.

Mr. Thomas R. "Tom" Lange

February 14, 1967 - May 25, 2014