Thomas F. McAvoy., age 60; born on September 6, 1952 in Pontiac, Michigan and passed suddenly on February 8, 2013 in Commerce, Michigan; Beloved husband of the late Susan Swanson-McAvoy; Loving father of Chantilly, Thomas M., Leaun McAvoy and Jess Swanson; Cherished grandfather of Mallorie, Keyon and Shaylena; Dear brother of Robert McAvoy, Sally McAvoy, and Laura (Mark) Bohon; Thomas will be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; Family Will Receive Friends on Wednesday February 13, 2013, beginning at 2:00 pm until the memorial service at 7:00 pm, at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home 3295 E. Highland Road Highland, Michigan. Memorials appreciated to the family of Thomas F. McAvoy.