Thomas Anthony Saccio | Eastern North Carolina Now

Born: May 16, 1942, Died: September 18, 2014

    Thomas Anthony "Tom" Saccio, a resident of Blounts Creek, NC, died in a private plane crash on Thursday, September 18, 2014 in Monroe County, Indiana at the age of 72.

    The Brooklyn born son of Rose and Joseph Saccio, he is survived by his wife of two years, Stephanie; his three brothers, Joseph, Phillip and Michael; his two sons, Matthew and Michael, Michael's wife Josselyne; his five grandchildren, Thomas, Chelsea, Sophie, Sage and Shane Saccio; his two stepsons, Jason and Chris Lea, Chris's wife Christina and their children, Caitlyn and Cameron Lea.

    Thomas's career as a Property Master in Local 52 spanned four decades. He is best known for his work on blockbuster films Raging Bull, Annie Hall, Kramer vs. Kramer, The World According to Garp, Clear and Present Danger, and The Pelican Brief.

    In addition to his family and friends, Thomas enhanced the lives of all who knew him, especially the countless young filmmakers to whom he generously lent his expertise, and the thousands of young people with whom he shared his passion for flying. He was the driving force behind Wright Flight - a program that teaches young people how to set and achieve their goals. His commitment, passion, humor, and heart will live on in everyone he touched. His final moments were spent doing what he loved most - flying the plane he built himself.

    Thomas will be greatly missed by all those he helped soar to new heights. He is loved. He is appreciated. He is honored.

    A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the Turnage Theater, 150 W. Main St., Washington, NC officiated by Rev. Peg O. Witt. A catered reception will follow at the Turnage.

    A memorial service, A TOAST TO TOMMY, will be in NYC, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Grata, 1076 1rst Avenue, NYC 10022 between 58th and 59th streets.

    In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made in Tom's memory to Wright Flight of Beaufort, PO Box 369, Washington, NC 27889.