Thomas “Tom” John Drake of Cleveland, Ohio, lover of Cleveland sports, John Denver, and peanut butter toast, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at the age of 66. Born on June 1, 1957 to John and Margaret (née Flanagan) Drake, both deceased. Youngest brother of Father Tim, Terry (Lynne), and Bob (Darcie). He is survived by his wife, Nancy (née Faulkner), and four children: Megan (Matt) Workman, Alex, Kathleen, and Benjamin. Proud grandpa to Simon Workman.
Family and friends are invited to attend mass on Friday, October 13 at 11 am at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, located at 13400 Lorain Ave., Cleveland Ohio 44111.
Interment to follow at Holy Cross cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Tom’s honor to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; or savor a good home-cooked meal, take a walk in nature, or practice random acts of kindness in Tom’s name.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neptunesociety.com/location/cleveland-cremation for the Drake family.
