Thomas E. Mitchell
September 17, 1937 ~ May 21, 2017
Thomas E. Mitchell, 79, of Madison passed away at home Sunday May 21, 2017. He was born Sept. 17, 1937 and joins his loving parents, Arthur and Bess (Cray) Mitchell. Tom married Joanne Pierfelice in 1959 and together started a family.
Tom graduated from Madison High School in 1955. He studied chemistry at OSU and attended Max Hays Trade School in Cleveland, Lincoln Electric Welding School, Euclid, and Stationary Engineer School in Painesville. Tom was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 for more than 50 years.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joanne; children Thomas A. (Kathryn "Kay") Mitchell, Mark A. Mitchell, David A. Mitchell, Mary Jo (Daniel) Riddell; granddaughters, Isla and Ailsa. Tom is preceded in death by his daughter Ann Marie and his parents.
Friends may call 4-8pm Wednesday May 24, 2017 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison OH 44057. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Father Sean Donnelly at 11am Thursday May 25, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2846 Hubbard Rd., Madison OH 44057.
Contributions may be made in Tom's name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland OH 44110.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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We are very sorry, you all are in our prayers.
Dear Joanne and Family, We are praying for your comfort and peace. We so enjoyed Tom over the years and know he will be missed by my mother Anne. May your wonderful memories of the life you shared bring joy to your hearts in this time of sorrow.
Dear Joanne and family – Our hearts go out to all of you during this terribly sad time. May you find comfort and peace in precious memories of your Tom! With love,
Tom and Kay, condolences to you both and Tom, to your mother. I am so sorry that you are dealing with this loss. My thoughts are with you. Loss of a loved one is so hard. Pat Daly
We are sorry for your loss. To be absent from the body, is to be present in the Lord and we celebrate that for Tom. For those left here behind, we ask that the Lord surround you with His peace, love and comfort.
Tom and Kay, I'm so sorry, please know you are all in my prayers. Love,
Tom and Joanne were good friends of mine for many, many years. I graduated from high school with Tom and Joanne and then from nursing school with Joanne. I'll miss his telephone conversations that we had across the miles from California to Ohio. He was a fun guy! Best of everything to Joanne. Mary Lou Ellars, Torrance, California
Dear Mrs. Mitchell and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Mitchell was always a pleasure to be around and always brought a smile to mine and my co-workers faces. Im always here if you guys need anything.
Megan, Rx technician
Dear Mark and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear father. It was clear you loved him very much as you spoke so highly and fondly of him over the years. He was indeed a wise and loving husband and father. I hold you and your family in my heart at this difficult time. Your dear friend, Leslie
Joanne, So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We no longer get the news Herald on a daily basis . I would of been to calling hours had I know. Prayers are with you and your family.
JONNE, SORRY TO HEAR TOMS PASSING HE WAS ALWAYS A GREAT FREND.