Thomas Vincent Leblong, July 30, 2016, Age 94.
Beloved dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his children, Linda (Poly) Endrasik, Wayne (Toni), grandchildren Kacie (Alain) LaForest, Koree (Dan) Carter, Joey and Maria Endrasik, great gradndaughter Kamryn Carter and his beloved sister, Barbara Henderson. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. The family is very grateful to Carol Koslowski who helped care for him in recent years.
Thomas married the love of his life, Catherine (Gusa) in 1947. She preceded him in death in 2011 after 64 happy years together. They loved being at family events, traveling, and sharing experiences with family and friends. They enjoyed many years of fishing and boating in northern Michigan.
Thomas was employed as a distinguished tool and die designer for 30 years, working during that time for Link Engineering and Massey Ferguson.
Family will receive friends on Friday, August 5, 2016 at John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill) from 2-8pm. A rosary will be said at 7pm. Visitation will continue on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at St. Linus Catholic Church at 25500 Hass (Between Ford Rd. and Warren, West of Gulley) beginning at 9:30am until the Funeral Mass at 10am. Interment will be at St. Hedwig Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Linus Catholic Church.