Thomas Newton Militello

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Newton Militello announces his passing on July 4, 2018 at the age of 56 from complications of cancer. Born November 29, 1961 in Alton, IL, he lived in Bailey, Colorado at the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his mother Jessie Earnestine Via Militello, his father Thomas Newton Bishop, and his adoptive father Lawrence J. Militello; Tom is survived by fiancÁ© Marjorie Oliver of Bailey, Colorado, daughter Alexandra Hickey-Parker of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, sister Missie Militello Weston of Wood River, Illinois, step brothers Rick Militello Sr. of Alton, Illinois and Larry Militello of Granite City, Illinois, and granddaughter Caoilainn Eleanor Erika Hickey of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Per Tom†™s wishes, a celebration of his life will be held at Pine Valley Ranch Park, 30400 Crystal Lake Road, Pine, CO 80470 on Saturday August 11th, 2018 from 11:30 AM to 4PM. There will also be a celebration of his life on July 21st, 2018 at Belk Park in Wood River, Illinois starting at 12:00 PM. Memorial donations in memory of Tom can be made to Platte Canyon Fire Protection District, Bailey, CO; Intermountain Humane Society in Bailey, Colorado; Disabled American Veterans, That†™s How I Roll Foundation, or Special Olympics.