Thomas J. Breen, age 88, passed away September 27, 2019. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he is predeceased by his beautiful wife, Barbara, 27 years ago, as well as his parents, Walter A. and Marcella Averman Breen of Pittsburgh, and eleven of his twelve siblings. Dearest father of Dale Breen (Yvonne) of Conifer, Colorado; Marcella Decraene (Tom) of Troy, Michigan; Kathleen Fisher (Mark) of Shaker Heights, Ohio; Melissa (Micky) Meehan (Kevin) of Lakewood, Ohio; Mindy McGinnis (Terry) of Reno, NV; and Mollie Farber (Bill) of Charlotte, NC; cherished grandfather to 16 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, JoAnn Note of New Jersey, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
As a boy, Tom's parents and family vacationed at Geneva on the Lake. Tom spoke often and fondly of his many memories of this time and his summers working there in the boat rental/ride business. His love for "the Lake" was born then and continued well into his later years. Dad remained at his home, watching the waves and each sunset over the lake, until his transfer to Hospice of the Western Reserve in early September, where he subsequently passed.
The family wishes to sincerely thank the many caregivers from Infinity Health Care for their devoted and compassionate care of our father for the past year; and the invaluable support of the VA Home Health team.
Friends will be received at Assumption Church on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00am until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Thomas Breen's honor to the U.S. Department of Veteran's Association (Erie, PA); the Ohio Lakefront Group (PO Box 2084, Sheffield Lake, OH 44054); or to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, David Simpson Hospice House, Euclid, Ohio.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com.