Thomas Joseph Graham

Thomas Joseph Graham, Jr.
Born on September 3, 1924 and died on March 24, 2017. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, all but one in-law and grandson Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Lavern (Moeller) Graham, six children Tim (Heidi), Kevin (Debbie), Mary Smith (Ken), Brian (Cathy), Dan (Polly) and Jodi St. George (Chris), 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Tom was part of the greatest generation. He grew up in Bellevue, KY, graduated from St. Anthony Catholic School, Bellevue High School and the University of Dayton. Between high school and college, he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII primarily on the U.S.S Phoenix. He spent his business career with GE Aircraft Engine as a Quality Control Engineer retiring after 34 years of service. Tom was a dedicated and faithful Catholic, daily communicant, active in many organizations including coaching little league in Forest Park, O.L.R. football and the St. Vincent de Paul. Memorials may be made in Tom's honor to the Tom Robben Scholarship Fund at St. Xavier High School or Bayley Place. The family would like to thank the staff of Bayley Place for their kind, loving and generous care. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday March 31st at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel at Bayley Place, 990 Bayley Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, with visitation preceding Mass at 9:00 a.m. If you cannot join us, please pray for the repose of his eternal soul and take the time to raise a glass and toast Tom Graham, a life well lived.