Thomas Paul Zouhary

Tom Zouhary-Loving Husband, Beloved Uncle, & Storyteller Thomas Paul Zouhary, Uncle to close family members, went home to his heavenly Father on January 30, 2025. How do you condense a man's life into a single newspaper column-a life marked by loyalty, perseverance, and faith? How to tell the story of a loving husband, devoted son, beloved uncle, brother, and friend? Tom was born on February 18, 1948, to William and Helen (Weissenberger) Zouhary. Brother to Bill Zouhary and Mary (Zouhary) Labbé, he was a support to his parents in their later years and was especially close to Helen, caring for her after she was widowed. Tom attended Ladyfield grade school, graduated from St. Francis de Sales high school (1966) and the University of Toledo (1970). He was hired straight out of college by Xerox and ended his sales career with Electro Plasma, Inc. (2004). Tom's life spanned epochs. He rode the train to visit aunts, uncles, and cousins in West Virginia in the 1950s, drove his Corvette Stingray in the 1970s, and conducted business online in a new century. Tom married Connie (Ryan) on May 18, 1991. He waited a long time for her, introducing her as "My Bride," even after many years of being married. He took every opportunity to praise Connie for her friendship, love, and accomplishments. Tom and Connie took annual trips to Marco Island, Florida-their special place. They enjoyed attending the Stranahan Performing Arts Theater. Friday night was date night, when they would begin each weekend at Stone Oak Country Club or one of their favorite Toledo restaurants. Tom cared about others. Even in recent days while suffering from cancer, he was concerned with how the rest of the family was doing. Bill said, "I'd call Tom with a crazy idea or to ask him to help me understand some difficult circumstance and he'd help me think through things. He brought clarity and had a lot of wisdom. Proverbs 18:24 talks about a friend that sticks closer than a brother. Tom was both." Mary says "Tom was smart, a thoughtful planner who researched every detail of important decisions and anticipated potential problems. Throughout my life he supported me, co-signing for my first car and offering counsel on everything from finances, to buying a generator, to getting the best deals on Dunkin Donuts coffee." Precise and patient, Tom was a natural teacher. He taught a niece how to drive, a nephew how to play pool, and his grand nieces and nephews how to play Whist. "We were the only two real serious card players in the family," said his cousin Larry, "and Tom was twice as serious as I was. We're all gonna miss him." Tom played Whist regularly with cousins Jack, Elizabeth, Larry, and brother Bill. A disciplined exerciser, Tom swam at the Toledo Club, and later, took long walks in his Holland, OH neighborhood. Mary remembers calling him from Maine. "When the weather was nice, we'd talk on our cell phones and walk together." He exercised for his fitness and health-and so he could indulge his sweet tooth. Most of all, Tom was a storyteller. The unofficial Zouhary family historian, he remembered facts and dates down to the smallest details. His retelling was the closest thing to actually being there. He loved the people who gave his life meaning, and he gave meaning to their memories. He will be missed by many, especially his "Bride", Connie. Tom said he was ready to die and meet his savior, Jesus, who said, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?" (John 11:25-26). Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. on Thursday, February 6 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service beginning at 6:30. The Funeral will begin at Coyle on Friday, February 7 at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 10:00 at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the University of Toledo Foundation - Thomas & Constance Zouhary Scholarship Fund #2401910, or St. Francis de Sales High School Foundation. Please view Tom's video tribute and leave a condolence message at CoyleFuneralHome.com.

Thomas Paul Zouhary

February 18, 1948 - January 30, 2025