Tom is survived by his wife, Michele (Kish) and their daughter Sloane; his mother Beverly Kelly; his brother John (Kathleen) Kelly; sister Janet (Scott) Sneckenberger; brother Michael (Nicole) Kelly;sister Marie (Nick) Campbell; and his nieces and nephews Grace, Jack, Stefan, Kate, Nicholas and Brooklyn. He is preceded in death by his father John J. Kelly.
Tom was born on June 9th, 1971 at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital, one of five children to John J. Kelly and Beverly J. Kelly.
Tom attended Catholic Central High School and went on to receive his BS in Construction Management from Michigan State University, where he was a member of Delta Chi Fraternity. Tom went on to a career in the construction industry and eventually started his own construction company. He built many homes and office buildings in Southeastern Michigan. Tom could fix anything. He was a great problem solver who often took on difficult tasks and projects. After a long stint in construction, he put his talents to use in the automotive industry with Stellantis. Tom coordinated personnel and managed facilities for numerous automotive plants. For the last four years or so, he has been the Operations Manager for the Pilot Plant in Auburn Hills MI on the campus of the Chrysler World Headquarters and Technology Center.
Tom had many professional accomplishments in his life, but his greatest was his family. He loved his wife Michele and beautiful daughter Sloane with all his being. A devoted husband and father, his family was the most important part of his life. He enjoyed boating on Cass Lake, vacations in Naples Florida, trips up north with close friends and hosting world class tailgates in East Lansing for Spartan home games. Every year, Tom and Michele host the family Thanksgiving dinner where dozens of friends and family would come to enjoy football and an amazing meal. Each time, he would express his gratitude for his wonderful family and how blessed he was to have such great people in his life. Tom was humble, brilliant, compassionate, competitive and creative. He lived his life with meaning and had a stern sense of direction. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Sloane Kelly’s education and college fund. Information will be available at the funeral home.
A Memorial Gathering for Tom will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, located at 1233 Union Lake Rd, White Lake, MI 48386. An Instate will take place on Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with Memorial Mass beginning at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, located at 9086 Hutchins Rd, White Lake Charter Township, MI 48386.
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