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Thomas Albert Whittaker Jr.

1927 - 2017

Thomas Albert Whittaker Jr. obituary, 1927-2017, Warren, MI

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home

30351 Dequindre Road

Madison Heights, Michigan

Thomas Whittaker Obituary

Whittaker, Jr.

Thomas Albert , of Warren, passed away October 31, 2017, at 90 years of age. Beloved husband of fifty years to the late Barbara; dear father of Tom Whittaker III, Kim Carl, Eric (Dena) Whittaker, Pat Whittaker, and Dan Whittaker; proud grandfather of Nick, Emily, and Olivia. The family will greet friends from 3:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, Nov.3 at Edward Swanson and Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre, Madison Heights. Rosary service at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 9:30am, Saturday, Nov. 4 at St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church, 2500 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren. In State from 9:00am until time of mass. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made in Tom's honor to the VFW Processing Center or Right to Life of Michigan. Fond memories and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.EdwardSwansonandSonFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Detroit News & Detroit Free Press on Nov. 3, 2017.

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Joe

November 3, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. The first year without your loved one can be so hard to face, but the love of family and friends can carry you through. Please lean on God for comfort during this most difficult time because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7

Mark Mikula

November 3, 2017

Tom was one of the first Loyal Univ of Detroit Mercy Titan fans I met. We sat in the same row at Historic Calihan Hall for Titan Basketball Games for decades.

Tom was a Real Titan and had a very successful Engineering Career. Job Well Done.

May Tom Whittaker be Resting-in-Peace.

Mark Mikula.
Rochester Hills

Everett & Carolyn Evans

November 2, 2017

Brother Tom RIP in the arms of our Lord and Barbra.

Everett and Carolyn Evans

Pat Terlaak

November 1, 2017

It is with love and sympathy that I offer my sincere condolences to the entire Whittaker family, but especially to my son-in-law, Eric ..and Dena, Emily and Olivia. May your beloved Father, Father-In-Law, and Grandfather rest peacefully in the arms of the angels for eternity. His life was a blessing to so many ~

Rest in Peace and Love Tom ~

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Nov

3

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home

30351 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071

Nov

3

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

MI

Nov

4

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church

2500 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren, MI

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Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home

30351 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071

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