Thomas L. Pearo's Obituary
Thomas L. “Tom” Pearo, age 78, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Seminole Shores Living Center. Tom was born May 30, 1947 in Muskegon, MI to Weldon and Frances (Truman) Pearo and lived in the area his entire life. He graduated from Spring Lake High School and received his bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and had served during the Vietnam War. On February 7, 1975 he married Gayle A. Garzelloni at St. Michael Catholic Church in Coopersville and she survives him. Tom worked as a machinist foreman for Dake Corporation in Grand Haven for 25 years, then worked for K & L Industries in Muskegon for 10 years and retired in 2005 as a transportation supervisor at Request Foods after 10 years of service. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #706 in Muskegon. He enjoyed bowling and golfing and coached little league baseball when his boys were younger. Survivors include his wife, Gayle Pearo; 2 sons, Tom Pearo and Tony Pearo; and 1 brother, Lonnie (Anna) Pearo. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Jerry Pearo. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 1716 Sixth Street, Muskegon, MI 49442. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Monday, January 5, 2026 at The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49441, where the Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 PM Monday. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the Mass on Tuesday at the church. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery with Military Honors offered by the Muskegon County Council of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorial Contributions may be made to Right to Life of Muskegon. Sign the online guestbook at https://www.sytsemafh.com
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