February 18, 1928 - January 11, 2022
Tom L. Maragliano passed away on January 11, 2022, at the age of 93 years. Tom was born on February 18, 1928 to Tony and Lizzie Maragliano in Stockton, California.
Growing up, Tom lived on Hwy 88, across from the old St. Michael’s Church and attended Edison High School. After high school, he went into the Service, did his basic training in Washington State, and then was part of the occupying forces in Japan. After discharge from the Army, he farmed with his Dad, and quickly realized that farming was not his future. Tom then went to work with John Mandress in his dragline/backhoe business. He later became a partner; the business then became M & M Ditching Contractors. Tom eventually bought John out, running a successful business until his retirement in 2005.
As a young man, Tom enjoyed attending the local dances, and met Bev Garibaldi at a dance in the gym at Linden High School. They married in May, 1955 and lived in a house on Flora Street in Stockton. Tom and Bev lived there until 1963, when they moved to a house in the country, on Baker Road. Tom enjoyed getting together with his many different sets of friends, vacations to Lake Tahoe, Santa Cruz, and camping with the trailer. He belonged to various clubs, including The Italian Athletic Club, Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club, and the Linden Lions. After retirement, he and Bev traveled the country in their motorhome. He was never short of things to do. Tom loved his Italian heritage and enjoyed making wine, salami, and olives; he may even have built a still to supply his brandied cherries! Tom also liked to golf, fish, and deer-hunt, but his real passion was his airplane (N8466Zulu) and flying. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Bev; daughter Pam (John Zidich), son Tommy (Yvette); 4 grandchildren: Katie Mann, Ali Zidich, Nick Maragliano and Gianna Maragliano. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, sister Frances and brother Richard.
SERVICES:
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 25th, from 1:00 to 3:00, at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 at 10:00am at Vineyard Chapel, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.
Due to Covid protocols, masks are required at both venues.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the charity of your choice.