Thomas J. Arty, 65, U.S. Air Force Veteran & Retired Air Traffic Controller
Thomas J. Arty, 65, of Lorain passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012 at the Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a brief illness.
Mr. Arty was born in Lorain on November 5, 1946, the son of the late John G. and Clara Ann (nee Sobocienski). He was a member of the graduating class of 1964 from Admiral King High School and he attended Lorain County Community College.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Arty was a retired air traffic controller assistant for the Federal Aviation Administration in Oberlin for 21 years. He enjoyed genealogy.
Thomas is survived by sister Marsia Arty and a brother Donald (Linda) Arty all of Lorain, nephews, Scott Arty, Keith Baker, Jim Baker and great nieces, Arianna and Hannah.
He was preceded in death by beloved dog, Whiskers.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.
Graveside services will be held on Friday July 20, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville, OH 44270 with full military honors.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 4500 Rockside Rd., Suite 440, Independence, OH 44131
Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.