of Shelby Township, passed away on October 8, 2016 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of the late Susan Anne Danielson; loving father of Marcy Linton (Kyle); adored grandfather of Grady, Porter, and Makenna; cherished brother of Carolyn (Gerald) Kocis, Sr.; great-uncle of Kristin Molzen and Gerald Kocis, Jr. Thomas was born on April 11, 1951 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas, Sr. and Catherine Richards .Thomas loved fishing, the great outdoors, traveling, and being an independent soul.