Thomas ‘Farmer’ M. Latkanich Jr.; 62; of Belle Vernon was called by the Lord and the angels of Heaven on Saturday; Oct. 13; 2012. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was born June 4; 1950; in North Charleroi; a son of Thomas M. and Margaret (Yuhasz) Latkanich of Monessen. Thomas was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He had a long work history; starting with the Boilermakers Local 154; in Pittsburgh; and was the proud owner of Slammin Sammies restaurant and bar in Belle Vernon. He had a love for drag racing and building race cars; especially his 70 Chevelle. He enjoyed being with his family and most importantly the lights of his life; his grandsons; Mikey and Marcus. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years; Joanne (Baron) Latkanich of Belle Vernon; his mother; Margaret (Yuhaz) Latkanich of Monessen; his daughter; Rochelle Latkanich of Belle Vernon; his sons; Thomas Michael Latkanich III and wife; Jenifer; of Belle Vernon; and Michael Latkanich and wife; Lisa; of Belle Vernon; his grandsons; Mathew Latkanich of Virginia; Michael and Marcus Latkanich of Belle Vernon and Scotty Chiocchio of Belle Vernon; and his granddogs; Buddy and Bailey Latkanich of Belle Vernon. He was preceded in death by his father; Thomas Michael Latkanich Sr.; uncle; Douglas Paul Latkanich; grandparents; Michael and Sophia Latkanich and George and Susan Yuhaz; and mother and father-in-law; Putty and Jean Baron. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday in the ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICE; Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue; Monessen; http://www.billicksfuneralhome.com; 724-684-3700. Prayers will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. in Lynnwood Lutheran Church; Belle Vernon. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.