Thomas Jens Aker
PHOENIX – Mark Adinolfi, 51, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on August 4, 2019 after a long and valiant battle with ALS. Mark was born in Framingham, MA to Luciano and Kathleen Adinolfi. He earned a bachelor’s degree in science from Purdue University, where he met the love of his life, soul mate and wife, Jeane. Mark and Jeane were blessed with a daughter, Sophia. They shared their love of gourmet cuisine with Sophia enjoying their favorite Food Network programs, cooking together and turning her into a true “foodie”. That passion for good food fueled a flourishing sales career for Mark starting with the Frito-Lay Corporation and then advancing to Waring Commercial Products. Mark is survived by his wife, Jeane, daughter, Sophia, mother, Kathleen, sister, Nanci, brother, Jeff, mother-in-law, Charlotte, father-in-law, Victor Jr., brother-in-law, Victor III, sister-in-law, Julia as well as nephew, Joe and nieces, Chloe and Jessica. His father, Luciano, preceded him in death. Mark will be remembered most for his abundant positive attitude, bravery in his battle with ALS, his strong faith and love for his family. A Visitation will be held at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary on Friday, August 16 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm with a Funeral Mass at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church on Saturday, August 17 at 11:00am. Details are available at messingermortuary.com. Donations can be made to ALS Association Arizona Chapter.
PHOENIX – Thomas Jens Aker, 70, passed away on August 5th, 2019. Tom was born June 20th, 1949 in Fargo, North Dakota. Moving to Arizona in 1964, Tom was a proud graduate of both Maryvale High School (1967) and Arizona State University (1975), where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Tom held a lifelong career as a credit union executive, which led him to meet the love of his life, Patty. Always with a smile, he enjoyed several activities including archery hunting, golfing, gardening, traveling, and listening to music. As a sports enthusiast, Tom most enjoyed ASU Sun Devil Football and was a season ticket holder for 30+ years. He was an accomplished member of the National Chrysanthemum Society, where he won several awards for his prized mums, and later became a judge. Most of all, Tom enjoyed the company of his family & friends and the time he spent at home. He was notorious for his all-holiday decorations, not a holiday or year missed. He will hold a special place in all our hearts, and we will miss him dearly. Tom was preceded in death by his father James, mother Henrietta, brothers Bradley (Clara) and Sheridan. Tom will be missed by all including his surviving family, wife of 39 years Patty, son Rodney, Grandchildren Shelby (Erick) and Jacob, nieces Alison (Kevin) & Rebecca (Jason), and nephew David. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are sent to Hospice of the Valley (www.hov.org), as Tom himself was a proud supporter.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. with Memorial Service at 10:00 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. A Graveside service will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com