Thomas R. Cesarine, 70 of Ridley Park died on August 19, 2024.  Raised in Ridley Park, he was the son of the late Albert and Theresa Rossi Cesarine.
Tom was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1972 where he was a member of the football team.  He then went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree from West Chester University in 1977, followed by a Master's Degree in Special Education in 1990.  He was employed as a Special Education Teacher in the Red Clay School District for 37 years before retiring in 2016.  Tom was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan and had season tickets for both teams for decades.  Tom loved going to Rehoboth Beach and Billy Joel concerts with family and friends. He had a knack for writing goofy songs and was the ultimate "Softball Girl Dad."  Tom was loyal to everyone he loved and an amazing caregiver to his family. His devotion to them was unparalleled.
He was the loving husband of 43 years to Deborah C. Hardy Cesarine, devoted father to Krista M. Cesarine, brother of John Cesarine and the late Albert T. Cesarine, II, uncle of Albert T. Cesarine, III, Stephen Cesarine (Jennifer), Chamaine O'Hanlon (Brendan), John Cesarine (Siobhan), Terence Cesarine, Joseph Cesarine and Fran Dumigan (Paul). He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Doris Hardy. He is also survived by lifelong friends Raymond Frese and Barbara Sekscinski and many great nieces and nephews.
Visitation 6:30 to 8:30 PM Friday, August 23, 2024 at the White-Luttrell Funeral Home, 311 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ridley Park and 10 to 10:45 AM Saturday, August 24, 2024 at The Church of St. Madeline, 400 Morton Ave., Ridley Park where a Funeral Mass will begin at 11 AM.  Burial SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery.
Memorial gifts to the Muscular Dystrophy Association ( https://www.mda.org/) or the Ridley Park Police Department would be appreciated.