Thomas B. Ferrante Sr., 70

Thomas "Tom" Blaze Ferrante Sr., 70, of Tampa, Florida, and formerly of Meredith, passed away on Sept. 26, 2026.

He was born on Nov. 15, 1955, in Arlington, Massachusetts, to John and Constance Ferrante. Tom graduated from Arlington High School in 1974. He started the Modular brand in October of 1984, which included Modular Mailing and Modular Documents. From start to finish, Tom’s focus on business was creating long-lasting relationships.

In 2017, Tom married Dannielle "Dani," and together they blended their families and later established their home in the place Tom loved the most, Lake Winnipesaukee. Tom loved traveling the world with Dani, and cruises were his favorite way to see it, mostly because he could never pass up a good deal on one. Above all, he was a devoted family man, and his greatest joy was time spent with his family.

Tom touched the heart of everyone he met, and he changed many lives. He taught everyone around him what unconditional love truly means. You always knew when Tom was in the room because you could feel his love and energy. He had a rare gift for making anyone feel like the most special and extraordinary person there, and that is what his family and friends will miss most.

Tom is survived by his wife, Dannielle Ferrante; his children, Thomas Ferrante Jr. (Sabrina), Joseph Ferrante Sr. (Henriette), Jonathan Ferrante (Kaila), and Christina Ferrante Diorio (Joseph); his stepchildren, Tim Lazzara Jr. (Mary), Stefano Lazzara, Taylor Lazzara (Ron), and Savannah Lazzara (Nick); his brother, Jack Ferrante (Linda); his grandchildren, Blaze Ferrante, Hazel Ferrante, Joseph Ferrante Jr., John Ferrante, Leonardo Lazzara, Lorenzo Lazzara, Augustus Lazzara, and Theodore Lazzara; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He has now joined his parents and his brother, Jimmy Ferrante, in heaven.

A visitation will be held at noon on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Trinity Funeral Home, 12609 Memorial Drive, Trinity, Florida, with service immediately following the visitation.