Tullio Albert Tutrinoli, 99, of Breeding, formerly of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and New York City, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home. He was born in Bronx County, NY on December 29, 1924 to the late Arturo and Ida (Riccio) Tutrinoli.
Mr. Tutrinoli had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a devout member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Columbia. He had attained a degree from Pace Business College in New York and earned his living as an accountant.
On June 22, 1943 he was inducted in to the United States Army Air Force. CPL Tutrinoli shared his musical talents with his fellow service members as a bandsman until his release from active service in 1946. After his return to New York he enrolled in and graduated from the Julliard School. It was here he honed his skills on the French Horn, an instrument he would teach and play most of his life. His abilities allowed him to play countless notable events and venues, including with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the famed Roxy Theater and the Metropolitan Opera House. He was also a former First Chair Horn Player in the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.
Although his list of life’s achievements is long and well deserved, he will be more fondly remembered for his humble and patient spirits.
Survivors include five children, Valeria Tutrinoli of Oregon, June Savage and husband Jerome of Illinois, Melissa Covell and husband Lawrence of Breeding, Delia Gow and husband Alan of Illinois and Marc Tutrinoli of New Jersey; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; several other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan (Sprouse) Tutrinoli in 2010 and a sister, Marisa Grandizio and her husband, Henry.
Cremation was chosen and no public service is scheduled at this time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donation to the charity of your choice. The family only ask that you remember them in your prayers.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
