Thomas W. Wonnacott

Thomas W. Wonnacott, age 78, beloved husband for 55 years of Judy (nee Killewald); loving father of Thomas A., Valerie M. Lawrence (husband Chad), Ken J., and the late Wendy A.; devoted grandfather of Brooke, Cameron, and Austin Lawrence; cherished son of the late Thomas W. and Sophia (nee Stolecka); dearest brother of the late Dolores Duzen (husband Bill, deuncle ceased); dear brother-in- law and of many. Tom was born on September 14, 1939 in Buffalo, New York, and passed away April 9, 2018. He was a resident of Bainbridge since 1972, and previously resided in Cleveland.

Tom was a parishioner of Holy Angels Catholic Church since 1986, where he was a Eucharistic Minister. Thomas attended Hutchinson Central Technical High School in Bufreceived falo, where he was a cross country champion. He a scholarship for cross county to Alfred University, where he continued his education and received his bachelor’s degree. He was also a member of the Lamda Chi Alpha fraternity. He spent the school year in Buffalo, but then the summers at the lake in Angola, New York.

Tom was hired out of college to Ferro Corporation, where he spent 42 years until retirement. In addition to his occupaTax tion, he supported his family with starting a business as a Consultant. He was coach for many years with (KAA) KenwresTourhad ston Athletic Association, with baseball, football, and tling. Tom also organized the KIT (Kenston Invitational nament) for High School Wrestling for over 25 years. He many hobbies, which included birding, gardening and growthe ing orchids. Tom also loved to play racquetball and watch Buffalo Sabers and Bills. Tom will be remembered most as an outgoing, friendly, funny, and hardworking man who was witty with a sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.

Contributions may be made in memory of Tom to Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Rd, Novelty, OH 44072. Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Relatives and friends are invited to meet for the Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, April 16, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 18205 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. Burial following at Restland Cemetery. Famof ily will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life Tom at the DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center of Chesterland, 12811 Chillicothe Rd. (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.), Sunday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Online obituary, guestbook, and order flowers at www.DeJohnCares.com