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Thomas Charles "Tommy" Karrip
02/24/1956 - 02/15/2026
BORN
02/24/1956
DIED
02/15/2026
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Thomas Karrip Obituary
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Karrip, his father George Karrip and a beloved aunt, Tillie Sayfie. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Karrip and her mother, Rita Karrip, his granddaughter, Cambria Frost, his brothers Jimmy Karrip, Richard Karrip, Danny Karrip and sister, Carol Alvarado. His nephew and God son Jimmy (JK) Karrip, special niece Jodie Karrip Jones (John), and her children, Nickolus and Kahla Karrip, and many more cousins, nieces, nephews and very close friends.
Tommy graduated from East Grand Rapids High School. He worked as a screen printer and promotional products manager.
Tommy was a scratch golfer, enjoyed playing pool, spending time with friends, family and his dogs. Tommy had 3 dogs, Milo, Nugget and Itty Bitty, adopted from Dachshund Haus Rescue that he cherished and spent most of his time with.
Visitation will take place 6 to 8 pm with Trisagion Service at 7:30pm, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral home located at 3980 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
Funeral service will be held at St. George Orthodox Church located at 334 La Grave Ave., SE, Grand Rapids, MI, with family only viewing from 10 to 11 am, open service from 11 am to 12 pm, with mercy meal to follow.
In lieu of flowers, family asks that you donate to Dachshund Haus Rescue in his memory at dhrescue.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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David umphrey
February 17, 2026
Tk always asked me to get him a lottery ticket using the numbers on the odometer when I reached the store.
Judie Karrip
February 17, 2026
Always Family..
Randy Ernst
February 17, 2026
All my best to the family
Longtime friend of Jimmy BBall
Tommy did some work for me and always had a smile. Prayers and Gods Peace.
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Roberto Alvarado
February 17, 2026
Deepest Condolences to all the family in the loss of Tommy. I will always remember him being happy as I met him years ago when Carol & Candido got married, I went to Michigan to celebrate & meet the family. Tommy & I drove an El Dorado down from Michigan to Houston, that was a long drive. Tommy's stories & laughter made it a much more pleasant road trip. Tommy is @ Peace now with all the rest of our Loved ones.
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