Background
LaFlame, Thomas Raymond was born on April 1, 1928 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, United States.
consultant communications executive
LaFlame, Thomas Raymond was born on April 1, 1928 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, United States.
Graduated from the high school, McKees Rocks.
Metallurgical technician, Westinghouse, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, 1950;
assistant cashier, Mellon Bank, Pittsburgh, 1950-1966;
vice-president, director electronic data processing, systems analyst, Peoples Union Bank and Trust Company, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 1966-1971;
president, owner, La-Ra, Inc., Trading as Drums, Pittsburgh, 1968-1984;
owner, consultant, T.R. LaFlame Enterprises, Pittsburgh, since 1986. Developer, instructor Training in Professional Standards for Percussionists, Pittsburgh, since 1957. Owner Diamond Back Carrier Systems, Pittsburgh, since 1982 (patentee 1984, 86).
Musician, recording artist, clinician for various artists.
Married Luella J. Ghee, 1949 (deceased March 1993). Children: David T., Dennis W., Timothy E. Married Nancy A. Black, June 30, 1995.