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Born and educated in Cleveland OH, Tom served in the US Army from 1956-1958.  His career included V.P. and Director of Sales, selling raw materials to the Iron and Steel Industry in North America.  He lived in MI, TN and IL before relocating to Tucson AZ in 2004.  While in Illinois, he met and married Patricia Schoenleber (1980).

The Killorans loved to travel, splitting their time between Tucson, San Clemente, CA and Ohio. Their other travels took them to 49 of 50 states and many international destinations. He particularly enjoyed his trips to Scotland & Ireland to visit relatives and connect with his Celtic ancestry.

Tom liked to give back to his community, volunteering with the Knights of Columbus, Community Outreach in Saddlebrooke AZ, and serving on the Board of Trico Electric's Charitable Trust.

Ever proud of his Scot's heritage, he donned his Downie kilt for formal functions. He loved any excuse for a party, with St. Patricks Day at the top of his list. He was known for pouring a lusty drink when he entertained.  If he's lucky, his next comment might be "What'll ye have, me Lord?"

Tom was preceded in death by his beloved sister Elizabeth (Betty) M. Robertson (2021), his father Thomas Killoran Sr (1978), his mother Catherine Long Downie (1938), and his aunt Annie Killoran (1978) who raised him and Betty after his mother's untimely death. His parents and Annie immigrated to Cleveland from Scotland in their 20's. He is survived by his wife, Pat and beloved nephew, nieces, cousins and their families.

Tom lived the philosophy of the First Commandment and the Golden Rule. He was devoted to his family, his Catholic faith, and his country.  He died March 12, 2022 confident that he would soon learn all the answers.

The family will receive guests from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 3300 Center Road, Brunswick, OH. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:30 am on Saturday, March 26, at St. Ambrose Catholic Parish, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Valley City.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a Salvation Army in your area.

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