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Thomas C. La Pallo Sr., 84, of Glen Burnie, died of heart failure March 23 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore after a lengthy illness.

Mr. La Pallo was born Feb. 20, 1921, in Luzerne, Pa., and raised in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He lived in Glen Burnie since 1965.

He was the owner and operator of Thomas Clothiers in Odenton. During World War II he served in the Army.

He enjoyed horse racing, music, wine and cooking.

Surviving are his wife, Rita C. Barberia La Pallo; one son, Thomas LaPallo Jr. of Millersville; three daughters, Diane Roselli of Alpha, N.J., Jean Marie La Pallo of Arnold and Judy Regala of Severna Park; and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one grandson.

Memorial services will be at a later date. Burial is private.

Arrangements are by Barranco and Sons Severna Park Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 10920 Connecticut Ave., Suite 1600, Kensington, MD 20895. Online condolences may be made to www. barrancofuneralhome.com

As publshed in The Capital Newspaper in Annapolis, MD on 3/25/2005