Tom served a short time in the US Navy and he attended Ohio State University. He retired after 36 years in management with Montgomery Wards.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Barbara.
He is survived by his four daughters, Julie Grazioli of Northville, Michigan, Jenny Goodenow and Amy McCormack, both of Sarasota, FL and Sara Forziano of St. Petersburg, FL; sons, Thomas of Irving, TX and David of Powell, OH, twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Private services will be held on a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Thomas' memory may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 425 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, Florida 34229 US, https://olmc-osprey.org; and Tidewell Hospice - Sarasota Hospice House, 5957 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, Florida 34238 US, https://tidewellhospice.org.
