Debi & Tom DePaola
Debi and Tom DePaola built more than homes. They built relationships, trust, family memories, and a lasting place in Cape Coral’s construction story.

A Life Rooted in Family and Community
In 1979, Debi and Tom DePaola moved from Tiverton, Rhode Island, to Cape Coral, Florida. Together, they raised three sons and became deeply connected to the community they called home.
Their lives in Cape Coral extended beyond construction. Debi and Tom were connected to local church life, school communities, youth organizations, and the relationships that make a place feel like home.
They were previously members of St. Andrew Catholic Church and became members of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church when the church began in 1990. They were also proud volunteers at St. Andrew Catholic School and other youth organizations.

February 23, 1958 – December 4, 2021
Working Side by Side
Debi’s path in construction grew from hands-on experience, family knowledge, and a commitment to doing things right. After working in construction with Tom, she studied the industry, learned the business from the ground up, and became a Building Contractor in 1988.
Tom brought the DePaola family’s construction tradition to Cape Coral. Together, Debi and Tom continued that tradition through Tradewind Estate Homes.
A Shared Belief in Helping People
Their love of construction began with the idea of helping people design and plan projects that fit their needs, their families, and their budgets.
For Debi and Tom, construction was personal. Every home, remodel, addition, and commercial project represented someone’s plans, hopes, investment, and trust.

August 28, 1956 – April 26, 2019
Remembering Their Legacy
This page honors Debi and Tom DePaola as family members, community members, builders, and trusted friends to many people across Cape Coral and Southwest Florida.
