Thomas J. Need Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2024 in Gaylord, Michigan

Thomas J. Need Sr.

April 2, 1927 - August 21, 2024 (97 years old)

Gaylord, Michigan

Thomas J. Need Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2024 in Gaylord, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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Thomas J. Need Sr.

April 2, 1927 - August 21, 2024 (97 years old)

Gaylord, Michigan

Thomas J. Need Sr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 21, 2024, at the age of 97, Thomas J. Need Sr. (Gaylord, Michigan), born in Detroit, Michigan passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas J. Need Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Need (Mollie) and Thomas Percy Need; his in-laws, Charles and Minnie Mary Helwig; his son Charles Michael Need; his brother William (June); and his in-laws, Elizabeth, Dorothy Cleary (Eugene), Beatrice Lindeman (Raymond), Germaine Kuptz (Raymond), Charlotte Calcaterra (Mario), Robert Helwig (Nita), Muriel J Helwig, Jacqueline Smith (Edward) and Maureen Morgan (John).

He is survived by: his wife Patricia Emily; his children, Thomas Jr. (Mary) and Patricia Ann (Bradley); his grandchildren, Andrew Need (Gabrielle) and Jordan Need; and his brother Robert. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a charitable donation in Thomas's memory are asked to consider McLaren Hospice, 1 Highland Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service



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