Obituary of Thomas Anthony Tassia

Thomas Anthony Tassia passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Tom was born and grew up in York, Pennsylvania. He joined his father, aunts, uncles and cousins working in the family business selling fresh fruit and vegetables. He attended the University of Dayton, Ohio with a degree in electrical technology. Tom met his wife, the love of his life, at a catholic dance in Dayton, Ohio. Tom was hired by Sandia Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended the University of Albuquerque and received a degree in mathematics and physics. Tom's next job was Lawrence Livermore Laboratory in Livermore, California. He retired working at ITT in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Tom liked playing sports, His favorites were basketball, tennis, and softball. Tom loved his retirement jobs which included Real Estate, Cog Railway, Sky Sox Stadium, USAFA Athletic events, and the Colorado Springs Streetcar Museum. Tom loved to dance and was part of the Broadmoor Waltz Club and various square dance clubs. Tom was a major Lionel train hobbyist. Tom loved fishing with his two sons. He is survived by his wife, Rita; his two sons, James and Brian; his two sisters, Rosemary and Dolores; and his grandchildren, Amanda and Zack. Tom is preceded by his parents, and brother Joseph Tassia. Visitation, 12:00PM-1:00PM, Wednesday, October 12, 2022, The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923. Funeral Service, 2:30PM, Wednesday, October 12, 2022, St. Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Church, 8755 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920. Graveside, 9:00AM, Thursday, October 13, 2022, Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. Events Visitation Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:00PM - 1:00PM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611 Funeral Service Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:30PM Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 8755 Scarborough Drive Colorado Springs,, CO 80920 Phone: 719-528-8407 Interment Thursday, October 13, 2022 9:00AM Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expressway Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-578-6646