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Tony “T.J.” James Ringeo, 28, passed away on October 10, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1997 in Terre Haute to Tony R. Ringeo and Lori Smith. T.J. was a great father and was always the funniest man in the room. He enjoyed darts and pool, and he was talented at everything he did.
T.J. is survived by his father Tony R. Ringeo (Kim), girlfriend Jennifer Nacke, daughters Sherri Ringeo and Serenity Ringeo, stepson Zayden Nacke, sisters Brooke Pitts (Mark), Lacey Kirk (Austin), and Shelby Carter (Bobby); grandmother Ruby Smith, several nieces and nephews, and best friends Christian Hernandez and Tim Swafford.
T.J. is preceded in death by his mother Lori Smith, grandparents James Smith and Billie Johnston, and stepdaughter Landrei Nacke.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11 am to 2 pm at DeBaun Funeral Home with a funeral service beginning at 2 pm. Online condolences can be made at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com.
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