Thomas Ochello Jr.

Thomas Ochello Jr., 72, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 in Pontotoc, MS.
He was a 10-year Naval Veteran who served in Vietnam. He was also an air traffic control specialist for 35 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Tupelo and a member of East Mississippi Sportsmen Association. Mr. Ochello enjoyed riding his motorcycle, woodworking, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
A visitation will be held at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 6PM until 9PM. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Saturday from 8AM until 9AM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 9AM. Thomas will be interred in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna LA.
Mr. Ochello is survived by; his wife: Suzanne Sutherland Ochello; sons: Peter Ochello(Kim), Dino Ochello(Jackie); grandchildren: Brandy Ochello Bright(Drew), Tanner Garrett, Tony Ochello, Logan Atcheson, Mallory Perkins, Taylor Ochello, Jackson Ochello, Faith Ochello; one great-grandson: Myles Bright; siblings: Gloria 'Kitty' Ranatza, Bonnie Ponce, Louis Ochello, and John Lewis; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins who he cherished dearly.
He was preceded in death by; his father: Thomas Ochello Sr.; his mother: Dorothy Robinson Lewis; his step mother: Gloria Ochello; sisters: Barbara Machosek, and Madeline Holcomb.
In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association . Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .