Thomas Laeace Obituary

Age - 77

September 10, 2023

Bellevue, KY

Thomas G. LaEace, of Ft. Thomas, KY. , passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, after a courageous battle with Esophageal Cancer. Tom attended Sacred Heart Grade School, Newport Catholic High School, and Villa Madonna/Thomas More College where he majored in Business and Economics. He was a retired Regional Credit Manager with Ris Paper Co. Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Cheryl A. (Funaro) LaEace, and his parents, George and Rita (Gerding) LaEace. He is survived by his brother, Robert (Judy) of Indianapolis, and his sisters, Mary Jo and Donna LaEace, of Bellevue, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. His fur baby, Tara, was his constant companion and kept him going. Tom was an avid reader and a History buff. He and Cheryl loved to travel, and they treasured their trips to Charleston, SC. Tom donated his body to the University of Cincinnati Medical School, in hopes that someday they will find a cure for Esophageal Cancer. A Memorial Mass for both he and Cheryl (who Passed away during the Covid Pandemic), will be Saturday, September 16th at 1PM at Divine Mercy/Sacred Heart Church, 341 Taylor Ave. , Bellevue, KY. A reception will follow the Mass at Charity Hall, 312 Poplar St. Bellevue, KY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Divine Mercy Parish Capitol Campaign, 318 Division St. , Bellevue, KY; St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 South Loop Rd. , Edgewood, KY 41017 or The Point Arc of NK, 104 W. Pike St. , Covington, KY. 41011. Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home is serving the family. Online Condolences may be sent to www. dmefuneral. com.

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