Thomas Charles Biondo

Thomas Charles Biondo, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away on Sunday, November 23rd at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Tom was born in 1942 in Albany, New York. Upon graduation from Oneonta SUNY with a degree in economics, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United State Marine Corps. He was then deployed to Vietnam in 1967 where he was the officer-in-charge of the artillery unit on Hill 881 South. After returning to the states, he continued to serve in The Marines transitioning into the Marine Corps Reserves. After 13 years in the Reserves, he was honorably discharged as a major with numerous awards including the Bronze Star with Combat V, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and more. Upon leaving the Marine Corps, Tom entered the private sector as an accountant for Tiffin Metal Products in Ohio becoming its CFO responsible for the company’s move to Panama City, Florida. Later, Tom worked for the Florida Department of Children and Families until he retired in 2009. Tom enjoyed many hours playing golf and was the treasurer of the Men’s Golf Association at The Golf Club of Quincy, Florida. He was a member and treasurer at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Quincy, and after his move to Tallahassee in 2022, he became a member of Holy Comforter Episcopal Church. Tom was predeceased by his parents, Salvator and Pauline Biondo; his second wife, Brenda Biondo; brother, Paul Biondo; brother-in-law, Howard Kross; stepdaughter, Sharon Fritz; and step-grandson, Brandon Yokel. He is survived by his beloved partner of 21 years, Barbara C. Wilson and his children, Stephanie Mullins (Brad) and Andrew Biondo; his stepchildren, Cindy Kaspar (Mike), Karen Glenn (Ray), and Christine Yokel. He is also survived by his siblings, Grace Kross, Stephen Biondo, Victoria DeRusso (Joseph) and Lawrence Biondo. He leaves behind his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Friday, December 19th, at Bevis Funeral Home located at 200 John Knox Road Tallahassee, Florida. The graveside service with military honors, officiated by the Reverend Dr. Allen Hill, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19th, at Tallahassee National Cemetery, 5015 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee. A reception will follow at the Camellia Oaks Clubhouse on the corner of 4330 Terebinth Trail and Camellia Oaks Avenue, Tallahassee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516. Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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Thomas Charles Biondo

September 12, 1942 - November 23, 2025