Passed away peacefully at his home in Jackson, Michigan, on December 26, 2019, at the age of 73. Tom was the first-born child of Hobart and Shirley (neé Root) Broe, entering the world on June 6, 1946. Born in Southington, Connecticut, Thomas spent his childhood in Cheshire, CT. He met his wife Jo Anne (neé Clouse) at Cheshire High School, and they remained married for 53 years until his passing. Tom and Jo Anne raised four children together in Prospect, CT. As his children were growing up, Tom loved to referee youth soccer and take family trips to Florida. Later, Tom spent much time traveling for work, particularly enjoying his visits to Switzerland. He developed many close relationships through his work that he maintained until his passing. Tom also loved to play golf, taking any opportunity he had to get on the course. Anyone who knew Tom knew that he always had a story to tell. No matter the subject, he gave his opinion or shared his experience. For that, he will be remembered. Tom was predeceased by his parents and his brother Mark. In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by his four children and six grandchildren—Tom Broe of Terryville, CT, and his three children, Dee, Chelsea, and Emily; Chris Broe of Jackson, MI, and his three children, Jacinda, Aiden, and Keira Sanders; Amanda Shaw and her husband Thomas of West Suffield, CT; and Ryan Broe of Prospect, CT. He also leaves behind the mother of his grandchildren, Monique Sanders. Tom is survived by his brother Charles Broe and his wife Pat of Lowell, MA, his sister Lynn Patnaude and her husband Steve of Torrington, CT, his half-brother Bill Broe of Pittsburgh, PA, his brother-in-law Cody Jarrett of Los Angeles, CA, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020, from 10:00-12:00 at Prospect Memorial Funeral Home, 72 Waterbury Road, Prospect, CT. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home, and a private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home
406 First St.
Jackson, Michigan 49201
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