Beloved husband of 70 years to Maryann (Holub), son of Julius and Dorothy Grabe (both deceased), beloved brother of Raymond (Betty) both deceased, Rita (Bob deceased) Lundberg, Lois (Dick deceased) Kenney, and Carolyn (Bill deceased) Kinkopf. Uncle of many. Beloved brother-in-law of Marge Holub. Tom was a World War II Army Veteran and employee of the Cleveland Plain Dealer for 46 years. Tom loved all sports and loved bowling and playing softball with the Huff-n-Puffers.
The wake and Funeral Mass will be on April 3rd, 2024 at Mary Queen of Peace Church, 4423 Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH 44109. The wake will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with the Mass immediately following at 11:00 a.m. The burial service following Mass will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery located at 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mary Queen of Peace Elevator Fund or St. Augustine Manor, 7801 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Oh 44102.