Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Feb 1, 1952 – Mar 5, 2021
THOMAS M. BODLE “Coach Bodle,” age 69. Beloved husband of Margaret A. “Margie” (nee Lackey); loving father of Nori (Lydia) and John; brother of Ken (deceased) (Patricia), Larry (Joan) and Jim (Barb) (both deceased); dear uncle of many. Proud graduate of John Carroll University Class of 1974. Coach Bodle was a longtime math teacher at both VASJ and St. Edward High School. He was a devoted basketball coach, educator and dear friend to many student-athletes throughout the years. Passed away unexpectedly due to complications from COVID-19 on March 5, 2021. Relatives and friends are invited to meet for his Funeral Mass Saturday, March 13, Our Lady of Angels Church (3644 Rocky River Dr.) at 11:30 A.M. where social distancing will be observed and facemasks required (the Mass will also be livestreamed on the Chambers Funeral Homes Facebook page). Friends may call at the Holy Family Chapel at St. Edward High School, 13500 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 44107, where social distancing will be observed and facemasks required FRIDAY 3-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School, 18491 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44119 or St. Edward High School or St. Mark Church Outreach Program, 15800 Montrose Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111. Arrangements by CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND (216) 251-6566.
The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the Chambers Funeral Homes Facebook page (link to our Facebook page below):
https://www.facebook.com/Chambers-Funeral-Homes-1560347080741913
Read MoreSt. Edward freshman basketball in, for me, is not the same. I continue to miss his presence on the bench. I have kept and continue to keep Margie in my thoughts and prayers. May GOD grant her mercy, peace and comfort.
Manuel Santiago
March 01, 2023 | Lakewood, OH
THE Greatest Viking, period!!!
Ermin
March 24, 2022 | Friend
I had Coach Bodle as a my freshman basketball coach at St. Eds. Throughout my time at Eds he always checked up on me to see how I was doing. He will be truly missed, RIP Coach!
- Rick
Ricky Gilmore-Vega
November 30, 2021 | North Ridgeville, OH | Student
Shocked to see Tom's name in the St. Ed's Annual Report. My condolences to his family. He "coached" me in Admissions 101 at JCU for a short while and was a kind, smart, and funny man. I would look forward to seeing him at St. Ed's or VA-SJ when recruiting. RIP Tom.
Dr. Ed Gillen
November 16, 2021 | Work
Thinking of you Margie John Lydia Nori and the extended family of Tom.God give ye comfort .
Breda Brady
March 13, 2021 | Family
We enjoyed Tom and Margie's annual visits to Indiana. It allowed us to keep in touch and catch up with the family. We will miss you Tom.
Rick and Cathy Raderstorf
March 13, 2021 | Family
Margie we are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful man. He will be missed by many. The Lord heals the brokenhearted. May his grace be upon you, Nori and John during this sad time. God bless.
Bonnie REISLAND
March 13, 2021 | CLEVELAND, OH | Neighbor
Oh my Margie we are so very sorry for your loss. We pray that the Lord would strengthen you in the hope that is yours in the resurrected Christ and grant you peace.
Pastor Ron and Cindy Rollins
March 12, 2021 | Coworker
My deepest condolences to Tom's wife & family. He was a great friend to me at JCU. Thanks for the good times Tom. Rest in God's loving arms. Fly with the angels Tom. Rini (Maureen) Coughlin
Maureen Coughlin
March 12, 2021 | Friend
