Born in Philadelphia to Eleanor & Charles W. Cristal, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2020 at the age of 91.
Loving husband of Sondra Loveman Cristal (Fain). He was predeceased by his wife Sue (Garson) and son Peter. Beloved father to Michael Cristal (Susan), Jeffrey Cristal (Julie), Brian Loveman (Susan), Mitchell Loveman (Sally Lou) and Kristy Harteveldt (Rob). Loving grandfather to Ryan Cristal (Natasha), Andrew Cristal, Sara Cristal, Adam Cristal, Benjamin Loveman, Zoe Loveman, Marin Loveman, Carly Loveman, Billy Loveman, Michael Harteveldt, Ryan Harteveldt and Lauren Harteveldt. He was the dear brother of C. Philip Cristal and dear brother-in-law of John D. Garson (Peggy). Loving uncle to Chris Garson, Scott Garson (Ann), Matt Garson (Casey), Cathy Lautenschleger (Dale) and Beth Bryant (Doug). He was a dear and lifelong friend to many.
Tom was business partners with Bob Files and Willis McFarlane through Files, Cristal & McFarlane, a partnership that was formed based solely on a handshake. Together the three of them were life members of the Million Dollar Roundtable since 1950. They also formed Associated Inns & Restaurants Company of America (AIRCOA) in 1968. He served on the board of the Progressive Corporation, AIRCOA and Advanced Telecommunications Corporation. He served as board chair of Oakwood Country Club, Enterprise Development Institute and the Cleveland Society for the Blind.
The family is most appreciative of the loving care provided by his caregivers Rochelle, Kaliah, Nate, Jerica, Briana, Dejarnette, Eddie, Brenda, Tess, Cindy and several others.
Friends who wish may contribute to the Sue G. Cristal Breast Cancer Research Fund at University Hospitals, The Peter D. Cristal Brain Cancer Fund at University Hospitals, or a fund of your choice.
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