Thomas J. Sheen

Born in Detroit, Tom came from humble, often challenging, beginnings, but, with a great love of reading and a strong belief in education, managed to put himself through college and law school. One of his greatest sources of pride was seeing all 5 of his children complete their college degrees, though it never mattered to him what line of work they chose to pursue.

One warm month in 1959, while sitting at a table with his best friend at Pal’s Sweet Shoppe on MacDougall in Detroit, a girl called Joanna sauntered in. Tom took one look at her and leaned over to his best friend and declared “that’s the woman I’m going to marry.” However, as Tom was quiet in nature and painfully shy, it took some chasing on Joanna’s part to cement the deal. But cemented it was; Tom and Joanna were married two years later and remained happily in love for over 61 years. Their souls are still firmly joined, no matter the distance.

Together in life and love, Tom and Joanna created the Sheen Family, and, though finances were extremely tight, their 5 children never knew a home without deep love, unwavering support, and gentle discipline. Those now missing him more than can be expressed are his beloved “angel”, Joanna F. Sheen; his pride-and-joys, his children, Kevin (Paige) Sheen of Littleton, Colorado, Eric (Katie) Sheen of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, Kirsten (Brendan) Sheen Havens of Orlando, Florida, Terrance (Danielle) Sheen of Sterling Heights, Michigan, and Adam (Amy) Sheen of Richmond, Michigan; his treasured grandchildren Corbin (Marie) Sheen, Kylie Marie Sheen, Kelsey (Sam) Sheen Macauley, Luke Sheen, Thomas Sheen, William Sheen, Edmund Sheen, James Sheen, Natalie Sheen, Nicole Sheen, and Addison Sheen; and his cherished great-granddaughter, Leona Sheen.

Tom loved Mondays, the opera – his favorite being “La Traviata” - doing crossword puzzles, Long John coffee cake (and, back in the day, a good cigar), Sherlock Holmes, Charles Dickens, elephants, his computer, his dogs, playing cards, and being at home, surrounded by his large, loving family. He often talked and sang opera in his sleep, and whistled tunelessly around the house – sometimes to his wife’s affectionate aggravation -and had a wry and sly sense of humor, truly only known to those who were close to him.

He was a longtime supporter of St. Jude’s Hospital for Children, and those who want to honor him with a donation there can be certain of his gratitude.

He was truly the greatest and best man, and his loved ones will honor him by carrying on his legacy and continuing to love him fiercely.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the Sheen family at www.resurrectionfuneralhome.com