Thomas J. Scanlon "Tom" was born on June 8, 1940 and passed away on September 30, 2020. Beloved husband of Mary for 53 wonderful years. Proud father of Maureen (Peter) Ziparo. Dearest grandfather of Connor, Spencer and Katie. Tom is preceded in death by his siblings Francis and Anne Marie.
Tom was born and raised in New York. Tom served in the United States Army, where he served as a telecommunications officer in Germany. After returning to the Army, he worked over 30 years as a supervisor at a local oil company. After his retirement, Tom worked as a handyman for St. Mary’s Church in Manhasset. Tom was very active in his Long Island church community, volunteering wherever he was needed, serving many years on the parish council, serving as an usher and attending many of the social events of the church. He moved to Michigan with his wife Mary 6 years ago. Tom and his wife joined St. Kenneth Catholic Church. He was a great handyman and loved doing projects around the house. Tom will be deeply missed by his family and church community
A visitation will be held on Friday October 9, 2020 from 4-8pm at Harry J Will Funeral Home in Livonia. Funeral mass at St. Kenneth Catholic Church on Saturday October 10, 2020 at 10:00am (in state 9:30am).
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Tom’s memory to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, Lewy Body Dementia Association or Season's Hospice and Palliative Care.
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