Thomas Ackley

February 9, 1936 - September 30, 2020

Thomas Ackley, age 84 passed away September 30, 2020 at Burton Health Care, Burton, OH. Mr. Ackley was born February 9, 1936 in Cleveland, OH to the late James and Hazel Ackley. Born and raised in Cleveland, he was a 1954 Graduate of Cathedral Latin High School. Tom was a former resident of Richmond Heights, OH He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Airforce from 1955 -1963 Tom was an interior painter, a member of the Painters Union in Cleveland, and a former painter for JTO and Richard Osborne, Mentor. He was an avid Browns Fan, a ticket holder for over 50 years. Tom is survived by his brother: Walter (Paulette) Ackley of Mentor and Sisters: Hazel Carrabine of Highland Heights, Joanne (Raymond) Gonzales of Richmond Heights and Carol Ann (James O’Donald) of Illinois In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife: Sammie; his brother: James and his brother-in-law: John. His family was honored to attend a service where Military Honors were held 2:00pm., Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville, OH where he was laid to rest. A memorial mass will be celebrated at a later date at St. Paschal Baylon Church, Highland Hts., OH. Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave. Mentor, OH. Offer Condolences at www.brunners.com