Thomas Veletean Obituary

Thomas L. "Thom" Veletean

Thomas L. "Thom" Veletean, 76, of Attica, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 8, 1948, in Willard, to Samuel and Geneva (Haas) Veletean.

Thom was a graduate of Willard High School. He then served our country in U.S. 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 Pheasants Forever. He took enormous pride in his children and grandchildren. Thom never missed one of his grandchildren's events from athletics, FFA, quiz bowl, 4-H, 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, whom he married Aug. 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; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Sophia Keaton; and brother, Michael Veletean.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, until the time of Thom's funeral Mass at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Attica, 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, Attica, where military honors will be conducted.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 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.