Thomas B. Klamet

Tom was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Margaret and Frank Klamet on February 16, 1953. He attended St. Leo’s Catholic School and Church then Borromeo Seminary finishing high school at Padua Franciscan. He attended Cleveland State University. He married Connie Dease on October 30, 1993 at St John’s Cathedral in Cleveland Ohio. Tom worked all of his life in the field of healthcare. From a young age, he compassionately cared for others, beginning at Holy Family Home Health Care & Hospice. Tom’s potential was seen by all he encountered, and he seized the opportunity to take over his own medical supply company, Arrow Medical. An entrepreneur at heart, he went on to develop and produce medical and nutritional health care products and eventually manage and direct additional Life Sciences companies. Tom enjoyed cooking and entertaining so much that he partnered in ownership of restaurants in Cleveland. He was involved in the creation of the Endowment Trust for St. John’s Cathedral and was involved in many fundraising events for the diocese of Cleveland. He took great interest in politics and received several awards for these contributions to the Republican party. Tom had a passion for everything he did. His drive and unwavering tenacity fueled his ability to make it all happen. His work ethic was admirable, only surpassed by his talent to bring any crowd together anytime, anywhere to laugh and enjoy life like he did. He not only planned the party, he was the life of the party. He was an amazing chef and entertainer. He loved being in the kitchen, surrounded by his loved ones. Tom’s legacy is one of love, faith, generosity, determination, and above all, family. Tom was so loved by all who knew him, he will be deeply missed.

Thomas B. Klamet is preceded in death by mother, Margaret, father, Frank, granddaughter, Jenna, brother, Rev. Frank X. Klamet MD, and sister Catherine Kelley.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Constance Dease-Klamet, his children, Jennifer Dombek (Mark), Jeffrey Klamet (Alex), Jacquelyn Betlee (Daniel), his siblings, Regina Wancata, James Klamet (Kathleen), Margaret Survance (Bruce), Christopher Klamet (Kathy), his grandchildren Reese, Jaxon, Jadyn, Emme, Dani and Zach and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Visitation will be 6:00pm to 8:00 on April 30, 2024 at Hodges Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens (Dignity Memorials) at 525 111th Street in Naples Florida. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on May 1, 2024 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church at 28290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs Florida 34134 (239) 992-0901.

The family of Thomas wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the ICU nursing staff of Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers for their care through his last days. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Leo’s Catholic Church Food Bank or Holy Family Home Health Care & Hospice, 6707 State Rd, Parma, OH 44134 in memory of Thomas B. Klamet.