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Thomas Owen Martinbianco
Born: 12/27/1951
Died: 10/28/2024
Age: 72
Community: Burton, MI
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MARTINBIANCO, THOMAS OWEN – Of Burton, age 72, died peacefully at home on Monday, October 28, 2024.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Andrew A. Czajkowski officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Genesee County, G-3325 Dort Highway, Burton, MI 48529.
Visitation 11 a.m. Monday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Thomas was born in Flint, Michigan on December 27, 1951, the son of Harry and Shirley Martinbianco, Thomas Owen was the second born of ten children. He attended Blessed Sacrament School and graduated from Holy Redeemer in 1970, where he helped lead his team to winning the state championship in basketball. This team was later inducted into the Greater Flint Hall of Fame. After high school he worked diligently for the family business, Martin’s Hardware, where he was known and loved by all patrons. While working, he attended the University of Michigan, Flint, to pursue a degree in business administration. At this time, he became a brother of the Phi Delta Tau fraternity in the 1971 spring pledge class. He married Joy Lewis and was blessed with two children Karli and Matthew. In 1984 he became actively involved with his community, and worked hard to be elected to the Burton City Council. His love and respect for this community was unwavering, and spanned three decades, where he worked diligently to make Burton a welcoming and thriving place to live and raise a family. Throughout these years he balanced being a son, and a father, never missing a game, a business owner, always willing to lend a helping hand, and a man who anyone could approach with just about anything. Annually, he could be seen running the spotlight for the singing Knights at their Cabaret. This inspired him to become an active member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree, and a singing Knight himself. He is also famous for his rendition of “New York, New York”. Lucky are those that can hear his voice when that song plays! His genuine mustached smile, his love for his family and his laughter will never be forgotten.
Surviving are daughter, Karli (Bill) Ashley;
son, Matthew(Wendy)Martinbianco;
grandchildren, Nick Mitchell, Nolan Mitchell, Ethan Martinbianco, Maddison Bourbeau, Lexi Ashley, Annastin Bourbeau, Sophia Ashley and Livi Ashley;
mother Shirley Martinbianco;
siblings, Mary Waugh (Bill), Joe Martinbianco, Patricia Stapish (Jack), Carol Newland (Mike), Ralph Martinbianco (Suzie), Gina Heffner (Steve), Dino Martinbianco (Julie) and Tina Whitney (Ted).
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Martinbianco and brother, Christopher Martinbianco.
Special thanks to Steve Limmer and family for always being there and loving him unconditionally, the Crew of Two Handyman Services for all of their hard work, and Stanette Amy, who stood by his side for so many years.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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11/4/2024 |
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11:00 AM |
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| Funeral Service |
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11/4/2024 |
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1:00 PM |
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Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507Get a Map to this location...
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Rev. Father Andrew A. Czajkowski |
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