THOMAS W. GRENWIS, JR. age 73, beloved husband for 51 years of Beverly (nee Csorba); loving father of Thomas W. III, Christine Hodgson (husband Roy), and James (wife Jennifer); devoted grandfather of Amanda Hodgson and Christian; cherished son of the late Thomas W. Sr. and Margaret (nee Bremer); dearest brother of twins Barbara House (husband Dean) and Cathy Woolnough, Geraldine McMyler (husband Charles, deceased), Therese Woodcraft (husband Bruce) and Richard; dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. Survived by his feline companion, Princess.
Thomas was born on March 19, 1947 in Cleveland and passed away on April 28, 2020. He was a life-long resident of Cleveland Heights. Tom graduated from Cathedral Latin High School in 1965 and attended John Carrol University. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, St. Ann Catholic Church and Gesu Catholic Church. Tom worked at Severance Lanes Bowling Alley as a manager. He bowled 16 perfect 300 games and a number of 800 series. Tom loved bowling and was a sports fan who especially enjoyed the Cleveland Indians and car racing. He will be remembered most as a kind, thoughtful, friendly, social and outgoing man who had a sense of humor. Tom will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Tom to American Cancer Society or Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Private Prayers of Christian Burial will be held with burial following at Whitehaven Memorial Park Cemetery. A Memorial Mass and Celebration of Tom’s life to be announced at a later date. Arrangements by THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID.
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Bill and Gerri Mele
We are so saddened about Tom’s passing. He was the best brother-in-law. Words cannot express how much he will be missed. Thoughtful, caring and fun. That was Tom. Prayers and hugs.
Martin D Freed
Thomas was a wonderful Man and a great friend. Thoughtful and kind. I was always happy to see him and enjoy bowling with him for many years. I am sadden that another great piece of my life is now missing. But l will always cherish the time and man that he was and is. Thank you Tom for the years we spent together and competition you gave us all on the lanes.. My love and prayers go out to the family and friends of a great Man.
Al & Joelyn Nagy
So very sorry for your loss, Jim. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bruce Woodcraft
Rest in peace Tom, you’ll be missed dearly. We’ll be cheering on your Browns and Indians as you watch on from heaven. God Bless you and keep you.
Lisa Summers
I am so devastated to find out about Mr. Grenwis, he was a huge part of my life and my mothers growing up, my deepest sympathies to you all, he will be missed, and I will never forget his huge hug when my mom passed, God bless xoxo Lisa Summers
Nick, Coni & Nicholas Leone
Our hearts are with all of you during these most difficult times. I am sure that Tom and Toni (Antoinette Leone) are in heaven bowling, driving Toni to her appointments and laughing up a storm at all of us right now. Have comfort in knowing they are both safe and surrounding all of us with lights of love.
Sara Kritzer
Wishing you peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Chris Hodgson
Thanks so much. He always liked you
Andrea Andrews
So sad to hear of Tom’s passing. He was always such a joy to be around. Sending love and prayers to entire family from Mike and me. God bless you all❤️
Carla Vanpelt
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick Parschen
I had the pleasure of bowling with, and against Tom for so many years. A true competitor, and a gentle, honest man, with that funny touch of sarcasm. He will truly be missed in so many ways. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Jim and his entire family. Rest in Heaven, Tom.
Donna Szabo
My sincere condolences to the family of Tom, I worked with Tom at GE Supply Co in the late sixties and seventies. We both worked in the Credit Department, bowled on the GE Supply bowling league. He was always a great person to be around.
Carole Miller
My sincere sympathy to the Grenwis family. I grew up across the street from Tom and his sisters and brother.
I remember him as a good young man with a great sense of humor – the kind of person who earned our respect. God Bless.
Marilyn Miller Sexton
My deepest sympathy to Bev, and all the Grenwises. I’m so saddened by his passing and can’t imagine how terrible his loss is for his family and friends.
Tommy has always been treasured in my childhood memories. He was the brother I never had from age 10 until I married and moved away. He was, of course, a member of the wedding.
We played baseball, rode bikes, had arguments and fights as kids, and as teens we attended Christmas midnight masses, though I’m not Catholic, those were very memorable, beautiful experiences.
Yes, Tom was a wonderful, kind person with a great sense of humor and “gift for gab.” He will always occupy the “brother” spot in my heart.
Love to Bev, Barb, Cathy, Gerry, Teresa and Dick and their families