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15
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A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel)
32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073
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A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Vasu, Rodgers & Connell ChapelThomas Ross Obituary
He was a proud graduate of UM School of Engineering. A "structural steel man", he was a partner/owner of Ross Structural Steel for fifty years. Tom will be deeply missed by friends and family.
Family will receive friends at A.J Desmond and Sons Funeral Home, 32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI, 48073 from 2:00pm until 4:30pm on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Memorial donations may be made to Michigan Public Radio or Detroit Goodfellows.
32515 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073
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Upcoming Events
Nov
15
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel)
32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073
Send FlowersServices provided by
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