- Date Of Birth: January 25, 1951
- Date Of Death: August 17, 2012
- State: Texas
January 25, 1951 – August 17, 2012
Thomas Carl Turturro slipped into his Savior’s arms on August 17, 2012 in San antonio, Tx. He was 61 years young. Thomas is survived by wife Rebecca Turturro, children Christopher Turturro and wife Catherine, Angela Stanley and husband Matthew, Philip Turturro and wife Samantha, Bethany Jacobs and husband Joshua, and sister MaryLou Finnigan. In addition, Tom leaves his beloved grandchildren Katelynn, Addie, Ethan, Jake, Savannah, Charli, Jhony, Tommy, and the Jacobs’ twins. Tom was born in Queens, NY, in 1951 to Thomas and Doris Turturro. He had two siblings, Pat and MaryLou. After high school, Tom attended the University of Florida and graduated with a degree from the school of Physical Therapy. During his sophomore year, he met the love of his life Rebecca on Miami beach. Their first son Chris was born in Ft. Hood while Tom served in the Army. In 1976 Tom decided to enroll at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Miss. to become a preacher. It was in Jackson that Angela, Philip, and Bethany were born. After preaching at a Sovereign Grace Baptist Church in Jackson for five years, Tom and Becky moved to San Antonio to help Tom’s mentor, Joe Sahl, teach at Believers Academy. Tom taught 3rd and 4th grade home room, high school French, and physical education. In 1986 the family moved to Naples, Florida to help start a church. Just one year later the family moved back to San Antonio where Tom became a full time physical therapist. Tom and Becky’s four children all attended Believers Academy. Several years later Tom became a professor at the UT Health Science Center. During that time he held several Bible studies for his students and was used by God to lead several students to Jesus Christ. In retirement Tom was involved in many ministries including Meadowlands orphanage in Boerne, Tx, the Kendall county jail, Carechoice nursing home in Boerne, and the Crisis Pregnancy center in Boerne. Even through illness he had a strong desire to meet with anyone that needed an encouraging word. Several times a week, individuals (young and old) needing prayer or scripture reading, would meet with Tom. Those who knew him best believed that Tom lived every day of his life for other people. The people that he touched stretched 4 generations, 5 continents, and countless nationalities. Other than the many ministries that consumed Tom’s life, his favorite past times were golfing with his sons, watching Gator football games, and loving on one of his ten grandchildren. Tom will be deeply missed by everyone that knew him. 2 Timothy 4:6-8 “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.
