Thomas San Antonio, age 89, of California, MD, died peacefully at his residence on June 4, 2012. He was born on February 21, 1923 in New York to the late Mattia Jant Padrouaggio and Giuseppe San Antonio.

Thomas graduated from the Textile High School, NY, in 1941.

He honorably served in the Army of United States from 1943 to 1945 during WWII. He served in the European Theatre of Operations with the 531st Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company.

Thomas then worked in the NY Fire Department and two family clothing businesses, the Mattie Dress Company and Richmond Sportswear. He continued his education, graduating from the New York State University as an Audiologist.

He married Betty (Naomi) San Antonio on September 21, 1954. Thomas worked in New York, owning several hearing specialty business from 1955 till he retired in 1999. They then moved to St. Mary's County, where Thomas saw a great need for the hearing impaired. He opened several more hearing specialty businesses.

Thomas was a member of the American Legion Post 221 in Avenue, MD.

In addition to his wife, Betty (Naomi) San Antonio, he is survived by his daughter Karen Werner of St. James, NY and granddaughter Stephanie Powell of Chandler Arizona.

Thomas was pre-deceased by his son, the late Mark San Antonio and his 2 sister and 3 brothers.

Family will receive friends for Thomas's Life Celebration on Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment services will be private.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.