Thomas A. Martof 1938-2022 | News, Sports, Jobs
WARREN — Thomas A. Martof, 83, of Warren and West Bloomfield, Mich., passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 3:51 p.m., at Detroit Medical Center Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, following a brief illness.
Thomas was born Sept. 19, 1938, in Warren, the son of the late John and Helen Martof.
He was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Following high school, he furthered his education at Kent State University, where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree. Following graduation, he matriculated to Michigan State University, where he earned his master’s degree in business administration advanced management program.
Mr. Martof held various positions throughout his life. Thomas was a plant control supervisor for General Electric and later was a manager of accounting and finance for Gulf & Western, followed by United Technologies. He retired as controller for Mitsubishi International Corp.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1966.
Thomas was a member of SS. Mary and Joseph Parish in Warren and Our Lady of Refuge Parish and St. Perpetua Church in Michigan.
Mr. Martof was a devout Catholic and a man of faith. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Thomas was proud of his Slovak heritage; he was able to speak the language fluently and regularly received the newspapers from Slovenia to stay current with the events. He loved to capture the beauty in nature and the sleek design of classic cars through his camera lens. He enjoyed traveling locally and abroad. Anything he put his mind to he could accomplish, even teaching himself how to work on various home remodeling projects. He was known to have a green thumb, from his garden he tended to, to an apple tree he nurtured, Thomas was able to turn his harvest each year into tasty meals and desserts that he shared with his neighbors, friends and family in the Ohio and Michigan area. There will always be a special place in Tom’s heart for the horse track, where he and his daughter would share stories and make memories together.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Martof; and a brother, Robert Martof. Thomas is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by a brother, John Martof Jr.; and two sisters, Betty Martof and Helen Grimm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 232 Seneca Ave. NE, Warren, OH 44481. Calling hours will be one hour prior to Mass at the church.
Interment will take place in All Souls Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in Thomas’ name to St. Mary Catholic Church, 232 Seneca Ave. NE, Warren, OH 44481; Our Lady of Refuge Church, 3700 Commerce Road,West Bloomfield Township, MI 48324; or St. Perpetua Church, 134 Airport Road, Waterford Township, MI 48327.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 614 Warren Ave., Niles, OH 44446. Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome.com.
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