Thomas A. Fidel
January 20, 1950 ~ March 11, 2021
Thomas A. Fidel
January 20, 1950 - March 11, 2021
“What was necessary had been accomplished, and accomplished rightly.” This quote from Tolstoy sums up the life of Tom Fidel. He was a dutiful son, a hard worker and a loving husband. He believed in honoring his commitments and putting in a full day on the job. He was modest in his own ambitions, but willing to help others achieve their goals. He knew that he was richly blessed and felt a responsibility to share his good fortune with others.
Tom was born in Painesville, Ohio January 20th, 1950 on the cusp of Capricorn and Aquarius. He was the son of Anthony J. and Esther G. Fidel. He grew up in Unionville, Ohio and, after graduating from Ohio University, he returned to make his home there. Tom truly loved Unionville and delighted in telling the story of its founding by Colonel Alexander Harper in 1798. Besides his love of local history, Tom enjoyed cooking, a good game of chess, the movies of iconic director, John Ford, and anything to do with water or boats. Looking for a spirited argument? Tom was your man.
Tom died in the home he loved on March 11th, 2021 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Laura, cousins Linda Giles (Bill), Terry Gabor (Fran), David Gabor (Tammy),Karen Gabor, Tammy Fidel Gabor (David), Ann Whalley (Rick), Mary Sidley, Elizabeth Wayman, Ron Dale and Ben Dale, father-in-law W.M. Voss, brother-in-law Bill Voss (Jen), nieces and nephews. Finally, he is survived by faithful cats and foot-warmers, Lily and Rudy.
Tom will be laid to rest in the Alexander Harper Memorial Cemetery in Unionville on Wednesday, March 17th. A graveside service will be officiated by Reverend Debbie Muzik at 11AM. Tom was a long-time member and supporter of East End YMCA, 730 N. Lake St., Madison, OH 44057. Donations to that organization in his memory would be appreciated.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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To Tom's Family. Sending condolences for your loss. It is never easy to say good-by. Looks like someone went to Madi Gra. He had a great life. Wonderful family. May God's peace bring you comfort. Sad to lose our classmates. Betsy Hill-Ritchie 01/29/1950
To the Family Of Tom Fidel…We are sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Tom from high school and all the years in Geneva and Unionville. Tom will be greatly missed by all our class of “68 and all the memories we have shared. Tim & Grace Lanigan
Dear Laura and Family, Bob Coughlin mentioned last week that Tom was ill; John Hoyle called today to mention that Tom had died. Pat and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and all of your family. May your life of good memories with Tom sustain you always. Sheldon Firem
Laura, you have my deepest sympathy. I was shocked to see Tom's obituary. Always enjoyed seeing both you and Tom at the dental office. He definitely had a unique sense of humor. Many prayers for you.
Lo siento mucho y los acompaño en sus sentimientos. Solo quería compartir unas palabras alentadoras de Jehová Dios en su palabra la biblia acerca de nuestros seres queridos que fallecieron. ¿Quiénes resucitarán? Jesús dijo que “todos los que están en las tumbas conmemorativas oirán su voz y saldrán” (Juan 5:28, 29, nota). Y la Biblia también dice: “El mar entregó a los muertos que había en él, y la muerte y la Tumba entregaron a los muertos que había en ellas” (Apocalipsis 20:13). Así que igual que Jesús resucitó a Lázaro desde su tumba aquí en la tierra después de tres días así también hará con nuestros seres queridos que han fallecido. Sí, miles de millones de personas resucitarán aquí en la tierra. El apóstol Pablo dijo que “va a haber una resurrección tanto de justos como de injustos” (lea Hechos 24:15). ¿Qué quiso decir? Entre ellos están los miles de millones de personas que no tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer a Jehová. Aunque murieron, Jehová no se ha olvidado de ellos. Adonde dice la biblia que los resucitarán? Salmos 37:29 nos dice: Los justos heredarán la tierra y vivirán en ella para siempre. Como pudieron ver es aquí en la tierra donde resucitarán y vivirán para siempre en ella. De seguro es una esperanza maravillosa para los resucitados y también una bendición para aquellos que sirvan a Jehová y por su misericordia estar presentes para recibirlos. Él los resucitará y les dará la oportunidad de conocerlo y de ser sus siervos igual que Lázaro y otros en la biblia que fueron resucitado aquí en la tierra con el poder que Jehová le dio a su amado hijo Jesús. Desean aprender que es lo que Jehová Dios nos dice en su palabra la biblia para poder estar entre aquellos que recibirán a sus seres queridos descansando en la muerte? Déjenme saber a mi correo electrónico o visitando a JW.org y pidiendo un estudio gratuito de la biblia. Con mucho gusto lo ayudaremos.