Thomas Cichy, Age 61, of Ashtabula , passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland,

Born September 21, 1951 in Ashtabula, to Lottie (Prokop) & Melvin Cichy; he married Patty Blum on August 2, 1986 in Saybrook.

He worked in Quality Assurance at Lincoln Electric

Tom was a 1969 Graduate of Edgewood High and served in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Europe. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Ashtabula. Tom loved traveling with his wife, Patty and spending time with his family. His sons were his pride and his grandson was his joy. He also enjoyed cooking, learning foreign languages and enjoyed sports.

He is survived by his wife Patty Cichy of Ashtabula SonsScott (Nadine) Cichy of Columbus Matthew Blum of Geneva GrandsonOrion Cichy of Columbus

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, June Cichy.

Friends will be received 5-8 PM, Friday, December 7, 2012, at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Our Lady of Peace Parish-St. Joseph Chapel, 3312 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602 or to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502.