Thomas Lee DeLora's Obituary
Thomas L. DeLora, age 75, passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Muskegon, MI. He was born to Kenneth and Barbara (Oosting) DeLora on March 16, 1950, in Muskegon, MI. Thomas enlisted in the Navy where he proudly served his country. On Jun 20, 1970, he married the love of his life Deb (Passage) DeLora. His heaven on Earth was his river property where he spent many of his days with his family and friends. If he wasn’t at the river, you could find Tom at one of his grandchildren's many sporting events or spending time at his Wednesday meetings with friends. He was an avid Dodge man, but you could also catch him in his 1963 Chevrolet Impala that he enjoyed restoring. Tom is survived by his wife, Deb DeLora; children: John (Traci) DeLora, Becky (Robin) Jimenez, Beth (Darrick) Sipperley; grandchildren: Ryan DeLora, Brooke (Luke Six) DeLora, Allie (Brady) Luttrull, Tomi Jo Jimenez, Tony Jimenez, Eric Jimenez, Catie Jimenez, Cooper Sipperley, Cole Sipperley, Millie Sipperley; great grandchildren: Easton, Tate, Eli, Lenny; mother, Barbara DeLora; brother, Chuck (Ella) DeLora; sister, Linda (Lonn) Ferrier and some of the best nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth DeLora and brother, Dan DeLora. In lieu of flowers please consider dedicating more time to your loved ones, tomorrow is not promised. Arrangements through The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave. Muskegon, MI. 49442. Please consider signing the family’s online guestbook and share memories at sytsemafh.com
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