THOMAS HODGKISS age 68, passed away January 4, 2015. Dearest father of Tommy (deceased); beloved son of the late Thomas and Leona; dear brother of Carolyn Bast (Mark) and Jack (Anne); uncle of Stephanie and Steven. Thomas was a retired Operations Manager for Samsel Supply Co., a former part time Police Officer for the City of Lyndhurst and part time educator at Phoenix University. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 4500 Rockside Road #440, Independence, OH 44131 or at www.diabetes.org/ . Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday January 17th at Messiah Lutheran Church, 5200 Mayfield Rd. Lyndhurst, OH 44124. Online condolences www.diciccoandsonsfh.com .