Salesian Father Thomas M. Provenzano, 56, died unexpectedly on July 21 in Port Chester, New York.

Father Provenzano had served twice for a total of 11 years at St. John Bosco Parish. Born in Bronxville, New York, he had been a Salesian for 29 years and a priest for 21 years.

He ministered as a priest in New Jersey before coming to St. John Bosco in Chicago as parochial vicar. In 2007, he returned to New York and served there and in New Jersey until 2013, when he returned to St. John Bosco as pastor, a post he held until 2019.

Father Provenzano is survived by his brothers Joseph, Anthony and Salvatore.