Dearly beloved husband for 46 years to Claudia (nee Seiverth), loving father of Dawn (David) Thuma, Charles (deceased), Christina (Jeffrey) Kissinger, and Colleen, dearest grandfather of James Fritsche, Heather Fritsche, John (Stephanie) Fritsche, Courtney Thuma, Jessica Gentile, Landon Gentile, Gianna Kissinger, Addison Kissinger, and Luca Veris, great grandfather of Aria and Aspen Fritsche, loving son of Charles Gentile (deceased) and Ann DeCaro (Nick, deceased), dearest brother of Thomas (deceased 1935-1939), Diane (Robert) Bozich, and Roberta (Judge Christopher) Boyko, and dear uncle and friend of many. Tom was a Veteran of the US ARMY. He loved all sports and was an avid Cleveland sports fan. He also enjoyed playing golf. Tom was very much a family man and loved family gatherings, especially where good food was involved. He was always there when you needed him and devoted himself to doing whatever he could to ensure his family had a great life and were successful. Tom was a loving father and husband, enjoying his retirement in South Carolina. Tom will forever be missed by his family and friends but has left a legacy that will live on forever.
FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020, FROM 4-8 PM AT CRACIUN FUNERAL HOME 14925 EAST BAGLEY RD. MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130. Where Funeral Services along with Military Honors will be held Friday evening at 7:00 pm.
In Lieu of flowers family suggests donations in Tom’s memory to Susan G. Komen in honor of his daughter, Christina Kissinger.
http://www.info-komen.org/goto/Christinakissinger
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.craciunfuneralhome.com for the Gentile family.
