Tom Cole

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William “Tom” Cole, 59, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away April 25, 2105. He was born June 10, 1955 in Chestertown, MD. Tom worked in the bowling industry most of his working life ending with proprietorship of Sugar Cane Lanes in Belle Glade, FL. Tom and Patty moved to Port Charlotte in 2005 he worked in the security industry for nine years. He was an accomplished bowler, having been awarded a 300 ring from ABC for bowling a perfect game (after many 299s), and was an avid golfer.

Tom is greatly missed by his wife of 27 years, Patty; daughter, Julie (Barry Halpern) Davidson, Burtonsville, MD and sister, Nettie Clough. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marie Cole; sister Mary “Betsy” Reynolds and an infant brother.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to TideWell Hospice Inc, 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238. Arrangements are with National Cremation Society of Port Charlotte, FL.

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5 tributes have been left in memory of Tom Cole.

• pattycole

  

• tjham

  🕯 Sugar Cane Lanes is where we first met, joined a league shortly after and won the 'Funnest Couple' pins. Wonderful times and great people! Tom and Patty always made sure the french fries, hotdogs and hamburgers were plentiful and hot...Tom would always ask how the game was going whenever you picked up your order! What a sweetheart...so missed! Patty, our hearts ache for you loss because we know it is major...prayers of comfort for you! Love, Jim and Tanya Hammil

• pattycole

  Tom could make me smile and laugh through the worst of times, through thick and thin we loved each other dearly. People could not believe we never fought especially when we worked together and were with each other 24/7. Before we got married I met Elsie Porter and she said Tom was comfortable like an old shoe....he sure fit me. He was very loving, caring and sweet. I have a big empty feeling. I guess when I get feeling blue I need to picture him smiling at me and saying Love you. I'm going to miss him so much. Love you and miss you my better half.

• tjham

  🕯 A candle was lit in memory.

• pattycole

  Thank you for the kind words and memories. I had forgotten that you had met at the bowling center. Have a long happy marriage. Patty

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