Thomas Gawel Obituary
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He is survived by his daughters, Wendy (Eric) Wroby and Justine Gawel; grandchildren, Joshua,
Mathew (Ashlee), Gabriel and Ava; sister, Barbara Zielinski as well as extended family and friends.
Thomas is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Delphine A. Gawel
Visitation will take place at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford on Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 3-8 PM.
Funeral Liturgy will be held at St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows, 1955 E. Commerce St., Milford on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11 AM with gathering to begin at 10 AM. The Rev. Fr. Tomy Kattikanayil to officiate. Burial to take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, MI.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions encouraged to:
Fr. Solanus Casey Center
1780 Mount Elliot Street
Detroit, Michigan 48207
https://www.solanuscasey.org/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Janice Woodside
June 12, 2025
Tom-
What a kind - gentle man .
I know he will be missed as a wonderful Father and Grandfather .
We will all have joyful memories
of Tom.
Jan Woodside
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Jean Stanisz (Blanzy)
June 5, 2025
Thinking of you and wishing your family moments of peace and comfort at this time.
Br. Brenton Ertel OFM, Capuchin
June 2, 2025
On behalf of the Capuchin friars, I offer condolences to the family and friends of Thomas Gawel. May he rest in peace, and may God's healing mercy console all those who mourn his death. The friars are truly humbled by memorial donations made the Solanus Casey Center in his memory.
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