Thomas "Tom" Mcauliffe

Thomas B. McAuliffe Jr., age 67, of Gaines, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2022. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 5:00PM until 8:00PM with a Vigil Service at 7:00PM at Sharp Funeral Home, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Visitation will resume on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 12:00PM until the 1:00PM at St. Joseph Church, 9452 Duffield Road in Gaines. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 1:00PM at St. Joseph Church in Gaines. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help cover the cost of the funeral arrangements. Friends and family may also contribute at: https://gofund.me/63468192 (Donate to the Family of Tom McAuliffe) .

Thomas was born on May 17, 1955 at Saginaw General Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan to Thomas Sr.(Barbara) Klauss. He graduated from Powers Catholic High School in 1973 and later from Baker College. Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed with Stellantis where everyone nicknamed him, Tank. He truly enjoyed his job and made so many friends throughout the years. He was a hot coco connoisseur, teller of dad jokes and storytelling family man. Time with family was the utmost important. He frequently attended festivals, craft shows, camped with family and took his dog Pepper for walks. Some of his favorite memories were trips to Mackinaw City, Pokagon State Park in Indiana, and sledding with his children, no matter how "grown up" they might be. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 12186, American Legion Post No. 0225, and IBEW Local 948.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Cathy; his two children, Shane and Shannon; his mother, Barbara Klauss; his siblings, Tim (Courtney), Judy (Jim), Blaine (Jackie), Phil and Jacob (Alicia). He is further survived by many other dear family members and friends too numerous to list. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Sr., his nephew, Matthew and two infant siblings. Online condolences can be shared at: www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.