Thomas W Dodge

Thomas W. Dodge, after a courageous battle with throat cancer, Tom passed away at the age of 69 surrounded by his loved ones. He accepted his illness graciously and honorably, forging on, challenge after challenge, until his strength ran out. Tom will be mourned and missed greatly by his wife, Kathleen Longley; children: Timothy, Kathleen (Bill Mayo) and Karen (Dan Harrington), 8 grandchildren: Brianna, Karissa, Tanner and McKenna Dodge, Allyson and Jared Lyle; Hunter and Mckenzie Mayo; former wife and best friend, Rita Dodge; former daughter-in-law Susan Dodge, Step-children Earl Longley (Kim Young) and Sarah (Jeremy) Carpenter; Ryan Longley, the Tamer and Tucciarelli families; many nieces and nephews, and many friends. We wish to thank all those at MetroHealth who attended to Tom, as they did so with compassion and love. Family suggests contributions to MetroHealth Foundation, Dr. Bing Wang Endowment, 2500 Metrohealth Dr., Cleveland, 44109. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE DONALD A. FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME, 7915 Broadview Road (at Sprague) where services will be held on Friday, July 26 at 9:15 am and from St. Francis de Sales Church, State and Snow Roads at 10:00 AM. VISITING HOURS WEDNESDAY 6-9 PM AND THURSDAY 2-4 AND 6-9 PM.