Tom passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9th, 2019.

He is survived by his cherished wife and partner of 46 years Denise, his step-daughter Karen Paxon (Jim), step-grandson Matthew Borzilleri (Melyssa), great grandson Christian, and very special niece and nephews, Kari Lyons (Jim), Eric Rule (Margaret), Terry (Marianne), Tom (Janet), Patrick (Julie), Michael (Molly), Bob (Krissy), Jeff Haussmann (Lisa) and many other much loved nieces and nephews, and very special cousins. Nancy Hutteman, Joan Erbin (Eugene), Sister Jeanne Reichart, RSM, and Sister Jacquie Reichart, RSM

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Leona Klem, and sisters, Carol Rule and Margie Cutkomp.

Tom was raised in Rochester NY, graduated from Aquinas Institute in 1949. He was a faithful member of St. Helen's Church, retired in 1990 to PSL, Florida. He was an avid Notre Dame fan, had an amazing sense of humor, loved baseball and enjoyed golfing.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Sisters of Mercy Mother House, 1437 Blossom Road, Rochester, NY 14610 with the date and time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Sisters of Mercy 1437 Blossom Road, Rochester, NY 14610, in Tom's memory.

An Online Guestbook is available by visiting  www.treasurecoastseawinds.com