Tomasello, Frank D's Obituary
Dr. Frank Don Tomasello (July 15, 1934 - July 27, 2024) hit some big milestones on his life journey. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday and passed away on the day of his 55th wedding anniversary.
Don lived a full and energetic life. He graduated from UC Berkeley in the 50’s (when tuition cost $50 per semester) and maintained lifelong friendships with his Pi Kappa Alpha brothers. After graduation, he opened a podiatry practice in Castro Valley, CA.
As a new business owner, the Chamber of Commerce wished to take a publicity photo of him at “Oktoberfest 1960”. By luck and the grace of God, he was paired with another business owner for the photo - ballet school director Penelope Ann Lovelock (AKA, “the love of his life”). They married and had two children, David and Vanessa.
Don loved skiing, hiking, traveling, meeting new people, and eating unusual food. He was a good steward of his home, which is where he passed away with family by his side. A man of many names, Frank / Don / Dr. T/ Papa is already missed tremendously.
~ In lieu of flowers, and in light of Don’s love of Lake Take, a modest gift in his honor could be directed to the Tahoe Fund: www.tahoefund.org ~
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