Thomas John Speal

Thomas John Speal, 85 of New Alexandria passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on Friday, October 20, 1933, in Standard Shaft (Westmoreland County), the son of the late Daniel and Edna Lisbon Speal.  Thomas was a United States Air Force veteran, loved antique cars, music, especially classic country western and taking Sunday rides “all week long”.  Before his retirement, he worked at Pavarnick Brothers Construction and was owner/operator of Speal's Tavern from 1980 to 2009.  He is survived by four children, Carrie Pizer and her husband, Tom, of Indiana, Thomas Speal and his wife Tu, of New Alexandria, Terry Speal and his wife, Tammy, of Blairsville, and Sara Speal of New Alexandria,10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, a brother, Dan Speal and his wife, Patty, of Saltsburg (Nowrytown), and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Saranna Louise McClelland Speal, two sisters, Ann Eckel and Jane Hartman and a nephew, James Steele.  Family will have a Celebration Of Life on Monday, September 2, 2019, (Labor Day) at Spea'ls Tavern from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.  All arrangements have been entrusted to the Kelly L. Corridoni Funeral Home, LTD, 400 Indiana Avenue, Avonmore, PA. 

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