Thomas H. Jacoby

Thomas Jacoby Obituary

JACOBY Thomas H. Jacoby, age 77, died in Canton on Monday, January 10, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a businessman and resident of Upper Arlington where he was active in numerous organizations for more than 40 years. He was born in Westerville to Isabel (Jones) and Byron Jacoby. He graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois and Ohio State University '52 and was President of SAE Fraternity in 1957. He was president of Mercor Inc. and President and founder of Thomas Jacoby and Associates CPAs. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son. He is survived by his loving wife who was the sunshine of his life for 28 years, Marlene; children, Tom (Susan) of Powell, Nancy Biggard and Tim Jacoby of Upper Arlington, Steve (Megan) Dean of Canton and Terri (Roger) Shaffer of Marysville; grandchildren, Zak Biggard, Courtney Biggard, Alex Biggard, Amelia Jacoby, Rachel Jacoby, Sam Shafer, Luke Shafer, Jessica Dean, Eliana Dean, and Ryan Rogers; great-grandson, Anthony Rogers. He is also survived by brothers, Jerry Jacoby of Westerville and Sam (Lucy) Jacoby of Dayton; nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Canton on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Donald King celebrant. Visitation will begin at 12Noon at the church prior to the mass. Rosary will be said at 11:30 a.m. Memorial service will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, 6135 Rings Road, Dublin, Ohio 43016 on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. Visitation with the family will follow from 3-5 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be made to Community Harvest, 4915 Fulton Dr. N.W., Canton, Ohio 44718, or Stark County Hunger Task Force, 4100 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Canton, Ohio 44709. For additional information, directions, or to sign the online guest book, log on to www.heitger.com. HEITGER FUNERAL SERVICE -Jackson Chapel, (330) 830-0148.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Jacoby

13 Entries

Jennifer Kinney

February 26, 2011

Marlene,

I saw this notice weeks after Tom's passing but want you to know you are in my thoughts all the same.

KEITH KELLER

January 15, 2011

DEAR FAMILY OF TOM JACOBY. I WONDER IF YOUR TOM IS THE ONE I WORKED WITH IN THE AKRON OHIO STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE WIN PROGRAM IN THE 1970'S OR THEREABOUTS. I FORGET HOW LONG WE WORKED TOGETHER. BUT THE TOM I KNEW WAS AN INTERESTING FELLOW. HE WORE A CAPE AND SHERLOCK HOLMES HAT, HAD A MUSTACHE AND BEARD. HE COULD HAVE BEEN FROM THE 1800S. IF THAT WAS YOUR TOM JACOBY THEN I KNEW HIM FOR A WHILE. IF NOT THE SAME ONE, THEN YOU STILL HAVE MY SYMPATHIES AND I APOLOGIZE FOR THE INTRUSION. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS. KEITH E. KELLER OF MASSILLON, OH.

Andy Smith

January 15, 2011

I was very lucky to meet Tom in 1984 and he got me started in my business career. Tom was simply one of the BEST ever: fun, friendly, caring, great story teller, tough, kind, and smart...an unusual combination that made everybody like him! Tom was always happiest when he talked about his family...Marlene his soul mate and best friend and all of the grand kids. We will miss Tom and keep him safe in our memories forever.

Courtney Biggard

January 14, 2011

I miss you so much already poppy, thank you for everything you shared with me and taught me. You were such an amazing, optimistic person, and hopefully I'll be able to carry your positivity with me in all that I do. Rest in peace. I love you.

Cliff Nash, CPA

January 14, 2011

Tom and I were great friends in our early business years. We took the CPA review course together in Miamisburg, Ohio. He was a great guy and will be missed by all. We offer our sympathies and prayers to Marlene and Tom's family. You will all be in our prayers.

Cliff & Carolyn Nash

jessica & Eliana Dean

January 14, 2011

We miss you Poppy. Thanks all the good things you taught us and for all the love you gave us.
xoxo
Jessica and Eliana

Wendy Martynak-Gerus

January 14, 2011

I have known the Jacoby family for 40 years and have so many wonderful memories of him. He has joined my parents in Heaven in the Kingdom of our Lord! It is there that we shall all be together again! To all my "Jacoby" family, may this thought keep you in comfort!

Mel Brown

January 14, 2011

Fond memories of Jake, from OSU and SAE. He was loved even then, a real rock of dependability and character. I have had no contact since early 1960s, but I know he made this a better world for his being here. Condolences to his family.

January 14, 2011

Ray and I were so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of his family. Ray and Marianne Brown

Kari Luthi

January 14, 2011

My love, thoughts, and prayers go out to the Jacoby family during this sad and difficult time. Uncle Tom will be greatly missed. Love, Kari Jacoby Luthi

Heitger Funeral Services Jackson Chapel

January 14, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Don Lewis

January 14, 2011

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Jacoby back in 1986 at a party he hosted. My future wife, Linda, was/is a best friend of his daughter, Nancy. I honestly was so impressed with how nice and friendly he was and how comfortable I felt being there. Since I was just starting my new relationship it was a great relief to feel so welcome and I felt that Mr. Jacoby was the type of dad we'd all like to be. My deepest sympathy goes out to sweet Nancy and all of Tom's grandkids and family and friends. I will always have the fond memory of the day I met such a nice man. May he rest in peace.

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