Thomas M. "Tomnator" Shea, age 71, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Riley Shea; parents, John and Margaret Shea; and brother, James Shea.
Tom is survived by his daughter, Kelli (Steve) Holmes; much loved grandsons, Dylan and Dustin Holmes; brothers, Jack (Arlene) Shea and Eric (Carol) Shea; and many other relatives, friends and beloved pets.
Tom enjoyed working; he retired 3 times from various occupations. He loved boating and making trips to Lake Cumberland. Tom liked nothing better than a good time with his many friends. He had a generous and loving heart. He will be greatly missed as a papa, dad and friend.
Donations may be made in Tom's memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the Humane Society.
The family will receive friends Monday, July 16, 2012 from 5-7pm at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439). A Mass will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (2300 South Smithville Road Dayton, OH 45420)