Tano

Gary D. Tano, 65, of Dunedin, Fla., formerly of West Deer Township, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot with his family by his side.

He was born in Natrona Heights on April 21,1957, and was the son of the late Robert R. Tano and Marie “Joyce” (Morgan) Tano, and was a resident of the local area until 2019, when he moved to Dunedin, Fla.

Gary was a 1975 graduate of Deer Lakes High School, and received his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.

He began his career as an engineer at Westinghouse and Robicon and eventually led a very successful career as a territory representative with Honeywell and Teco-Westinghouse.

Golfing was his favorite pastime, as well as all Pittsburgh sporting events, spending time with family and friends, playing with his grandson, listening to music, and enjoying his retirement in Florida.

Gary was the beloved husband of Jennifer L. (Elder) Tano for 21 years; father to two loving daughters, Rachel M. (Matthew) Denney and Maranda N. Tano; grandfather to Calvin Robert Denney; brother of Leslie “Cookie” (Christopher) Cashell, Kathy (Donald) Nwranski, Robert (Sue) Tano and William Rosenblatt; and a fun-loving uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Rosenblatt.

TANO — The family of Gary D. Tano, who died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, invites friends to a celebration of his life from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the VFW Post 7376, 572 W. Main St., Saxonburg.

Arrangements have been entrusted to SIWICKI-YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer Township.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. BOX 758516, Topeka, KS 66675, or donate by phone by calling 855-448-3997.

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