Thomas Peter Macaluso, 85, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, March 15, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda Armstrong Macaluso, daughter, Maura Macaluso, brothers Leonard and Peter, and three grandchildren, Thomas James, Sicilia Ann and Jonathan Anthony. He was predeceased by two sons, Thomas George and Marcus Caedmon Macaluso.
Tom was a college English professor for 37 years. He taught at Monmouth College in New Jersey, Ohio State University and at Delaware County Community College from its early days.
Tom and his wife Brenda owned and operated Macaluso Rare & Fine Books in Kennett Square for almost 40 years. Over the years Tom was a fixture in the town of Kennett. He was a board member for nonprofits including Historic Kennett Square and the Kennett Library.
He was a member of London Grove Friends Meeting. He enjoyed teaching about Quakerism to groups near and far.
Tom will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
You are invited to visit with Tom's family and friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA. A memorial meeting for worship will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, March 23, at London Grove Friends Meeting, 500 W. Street Rd. Kennett Square, PA 19348.
Contributions in Tom's memory may be made to Kennett Area Community Service or KACS, PO Box 1025, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
To view Tom's online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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