Age 91. Loving husband of Gloria (nee Zoldak); beloved son of the late Carl and Charlesetta; dearest father of Thomas A. Jr. (Sharon) and David M. (Charlene); devoted grandfather of Thomas A. III, William, David and John; dear brother of Sara Strasshofer. Thomas graduated from Shaw High School in 1948, and later became Detective Lieutenant of the Mayfield Hts. police department for 33 years. He was past president of FOP Lodge 57, a member of the 1st Cleveland Calvary Association where he was a board member and served as treasurer for 14 years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy WWII, U.S. Army Korea War and U.S. Army National Guard-107th Armored Calvary. Contributions may be made in Thomas's memory to Cypress Hospice, 2 Berea Commons #1, Berea, OH 44017 or Pets for Patriots, 218 East Park Ave Suite 543, Long Beach, NY 11561. Funeral Services 11:00 am Friday November 19th at the funeral home. Interment Knollwood Cemetery.