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Visitation:
Monday, July 29, 2024
10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church
Attica, Ohio
Service:
Monday, July 29, 2024
1:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church
Attica, Ohio
Thomas “Thom” L. Veletean, age 76, of Attica, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 8, 1948, in Willard, Ohio to the late Samuel and Geneva (Haas) Veletean.
Thom was a graduate of Willard High School, where he then went on to serve our country in the United States Army. After the military, he worked at CSX for many years, where he later retired from. Thom was an avid hunter who was also a proud member of the Pheasants Forever. He took enormous pride in his children and grandchildren. Thom never missed one of his grandchildren’s events from athletics, FFA, quizbowl, 4H, dance, musical events, awards banquets and every major life event in between. Thom expressed his love to his family by preparing the best menus, while cooking and grilling them fantastic food.
Thom is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Enders) Veletean who he married on August 6, 1993; children, Laurie (Gary) Shellhouse of Sycamore, Sherri (Masami) Adachi of Attica, Penny (Dave) Daniel of Attica, Tammy (Steve) Heal of Attica and Kurt (Keren) Keaton of Centerburg; grandchildren, Kirsten (Shane) Rodabaugh, Ashton (Jordan) Bowerman, Jarred Shellhouse, Seina Adachi, Addison (Nathan) Snavely, Breawna Heal, Marina Adachi, Elijah Heal, Ava Keaton, Mia Keaton, Alexis Keaton, and Quinn Keaton; great grandchildren, Barrett and Bexley Bowerman, Lakyn and Hayes Snavely and Ella Rodabaugh; brother, Jack (Phyllis) Veletean; sister-in-law, Linda Veletean; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sophia Keaton; and brother, Michael Veletean.
Calling hours will be on Monday, July 29, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the start of Thom’s funeral mass beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Attica, Ohio with Father Joseph Joseph officiating. The rosary will be recited a half hour before the funeral begins. Burial will be at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Attica, Ohio where military honors will be conducted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church or Seneca East Athletic Boosters or Attica Sons of the American Legion. Online condolences can be made to Thom’s family by visiting ww.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Roxann - Jul 30, 2024
Mary, I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss of Thom. I did not know him personally, but from the comments I have heard and read from those that did, this good man will be missed by many wonderful people.
Alex Trevino - Jul 29, 2024
From the Capital Improvements team and the entire Columbus City Schools family, we're very sorry for your family's loss.
Tom and Shelly Daniel - Jul 28, 2024
Sorry to hear of Thoms passing. Always smiling and quite a character. May he rest in peace!
Marc E Garner - Jul 28, 2024
I was saddened to learn of Thom’s passing. I have so many fond memories of time spent in his company through HS, hunting, and working together on the RR. I had the privilege to have had Thom as my friend. My heart felt condolences go out to his entire family 😞
- Jul 27, 2024
I so sorry for your loss Thom was a great guy always enjoyed working with him.
Mary Anne and Melanie,and Mike Wenner - Jul 27, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Such a sweet guy
Bob Ayres - Jul 26, 2024
It was sad news to hear of Thom’s passing. Kind thoughts and prayers are going out for Thom, Jack, Linda, and the extended Veletean family. May God provide strength and comfort for the difficult days ahead, and fond memories for the years to come.
Wendy Ayres Daniel - Jul 26, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending my thoughts and prayers to Thom's family and friends.
Jim and Sandy Blum Family - Jul 26, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Prayers.
Jan (Whetstone) Lindsey - Jul 25, 2024
My deepest condolences to all of the family. Thom was a good friend starting in our childhood years and that friendship has continued all the years. He had a heart of gold, and will surely be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Steve Black - Jul 25, 2024
I got to know Thom through my dad, Ray Black. I enjoyed hunting with Thom many times. Thom was great cook and fun to be around. My condolences to the family. I know he will be missed by many.
Bev Ganni - Jul 25, 2024
Jack , Phyllis, Linda and families, I am so sorry to hear of Thom’s passing. He was so much fun and always had that big smile when I saw him. God bless each of you with continued strength.
Jim & Elaine Ganni.................. Seymour, Indiana - Jul 25, 2024
So sorry to hear about Thom's passing.. prayers, for the family..
Linda Veletean - Jul 24, 2024
Mary, Laurie and Gary, Sherri and Masami, Tammy and Steve, Penny and Dave, Kurt and Keren and all your family, my heart is broken. ❤️❤️
David Dalton - Jul 24, 2024
To the family of Thom, you have my deepest condolences. He was a very good friend and fellow CSX employee
John and Eileen Hosang - Jul 24, 2024
So sorry to hear of Tomm' passing. The family is in our thoughts and prayers
