Thomas Arnone, 94
Daily Inter-Lake | UPDATED 5 days, 8 hours AGO
Thomas Arnone, 94, a truly legendary gentleman, passed away on Dec. 3, 2025, at his home with family present. He is survived by his "trophy wife," Patricia, who was his true love for over 65 years, their five children, Mary, Joe, Chris, Pat and Tom and their grandkids, Josh, Dan, Vince, Tess, Payton and Ethan.
Following their marriage, Thomas and Patricia began their military and family raising years in Texas. Thomas was an Air Force navigator and pilot in the B-36, B-47 and B-52 bombers in Texas, North Dakota, California, Washington and Vietnam. After serving honorably for 20 years, Thomas and Patricia retired to their small farm north of Lake Blaine in 1972. Here, Thomas became the steward of his slice of paradise on earth.
Thomas was a multi-talented individual, and he enriched the lives of everyone he crossed paths with. Among his many exploits, he was a carpenter, electrician, craftsman, artist, farmer, hunter, cyclist, bicycle builder, motorcyclist, motorcycle restorer, volunteer fireman, big brother, husband, father and friend.
He will be remembered fondly and missed dearly by all who knew him.