Thomas "Tommy" Stephens

Birth date: Nov 16, 1945 Death date: Jun 1, 2015

Thomas “Tommy” Stephens, age 69 of New Baltimore, Michigan and formerly of Hazel Park, Michigan passed away on June 1, 2015 in New Baltimore, Michigan. He was born on November 16, 1945 in Highland Park, Michigan. Loving Husband o Read Obituary

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Noah Barker

296w ago

Hi Grandpa it’s Noah. It’s February 18, 2020 and I still miss you a lot. When my mom told me about the news I cried for the next few days. I just remember the days we had when you and Grandma came down for Thanksgiving and I wish that could still happen. I am 12 currently and I have all advanced classes in 7th grade and my lowest grade is a 96. Baseball is going well, in 2018 I broke my pinkie but I am better than ever and I am going to Cooperstown, New York and Grandma is coming to watch me play there. When ever I go up to Michigan I always see your face on photos and I wish we had spent more time together. And Natalees also doing good. She did gymnastics for a year or two and she is just starting softball. I wish you could watch me play.
Love Noah

Jayda (Betrus) Sitkiewicz

542w ago

Tommy, even though I have only known you for a short time I am blessed for that short friendship. You are a GREAT guy with lotts of personality and I will definitely miss your stories and jokes. "MR. HAZEL PARK " will NEVER be forgotten and I will definitely miss all the fun I know we would have had. My sympathy to your wife and family. <3
Jayda (class of "68")

Connie Morris

542w ago

Tommy was always there to be our HPHS Class Reunion DJ......I will never forget how he assisted me and Nancy S., during the 45th reunion and we knew we could count on him to bring the music and laughter....Tommy was always thoughtful to keep me in touch with our teachers, especially two; Mr. Mac and Mr. Silvasi....Thanks to Tommy, I was able to share phone conversations with both gentlemen..Tommy and I had some different political views we would discuss on Facebook sometimes, but we always would agree 'to disagree" and maintain respect and care for each other..I believe God took home a good man and he will be missed by many...When I think of "Elvis", I think of Tommy.
My sincere condolences to the Stephens family..
Connie Morris

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542w ago

Sent a Blooming Garden Basket to the Stephens family.

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James "Roy" Barlow

542w ago

I've known Tommy since 1953 or before maybe, he was the BEST friend anyone would want. we've butted heads a few times but in the end we where still BEST friend miss for sure, all the get together he planed were the best of times, \ no matter
what it was Tommy would get things done for all to enjoy. He truly kept the Hazel Park Viking sprit alive, he would get on his phone and call thirty to forty people, so we could all have a great. every one new the drill, when you showed up you put twenty dollars down and when that ran you put a little more in the pot. Tommy made sure every one had a good time, because he truly cared about every one he contacted and made sure all was well. If I could I would love to get his contact list so we can have another get together to honor one of the great Hazel Parker around. Tommy and I along with several others started planning class reunion for our 40th and 45th and our 50th reunion which was last year. Tommy will be missed by so many people from Hazel Park and Ferndale. One last time I would like to say thanks for so many GREAT memories abort the sport teams of hazel Park. Thanks Tommy and I know I'll see you again, keep the beer cold and the Louie's pizza hot and I along with many others will see again.
Love you big guy sincerely, James "Roy" Barlow

Ronnie De Ciantis

542w ago

The first time I met tom was when I had all my soldiers set up in the front room , him and my brother Ricky came in the house and Tommy knock them all down. And the times he would pull up on his motorcycle ,I knew that's when I wanted to ride . He would help coach the Beecher jr high football team and we would have to try and tackle him. Then on Thursday night in Beecher's jr high gym playing pick up basketball , man he sure could shoot , never missed . All the stories and jokes , Thank you for being there for my parents. Like my wife would say . " what is with all you guys from Hazel Park?." You would only know unless you grew up there . Miss and love you Tommy , Thanks for all the laughs love and will miss Ronnie De Ciantis

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542w ago

Sent a Secret Garden Basket to the Stephens family.

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Mary Anne Grain

542w ago

After our Commencement Dinner at HPHS Tommy drove myself and a car load of kids to Ohio to try and find the Peppermint Lounge.You could be served a drink at age 18 there then. We were stopped by the law on the way there and they let us go on our merry way. We couldn't find it and it was getting late so we just stopped at a hole in the wall bar and only a few of the kids were served. On the way home one of the guys got very sick from drinking Old Granddad and vomited out the back window while the car was moving and all the puke landed in my face and on my dress. It is a trip I remember very well to this day and when I would bring it up to Tommy he would give a hardy chuckle about the incident
Tommy was the glue that held us Vikings together. He always kept in touch with the alumni and loved to be DJ at the class reunions. I loved when he dressed up as Elvis and handed out scarves to the lucky ladies.
He was a loving husband and father. Always wore a smile on his face and carried a tune in his heart.
He will be greatly missed by all.
Mary Anne Grain

Leo & Denise Parrott

542w ago

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Nancy Strnad - M.

542w ago

I am so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. What a kind, thoughtful, helpful and considerate man. Tommy seemed to know everyone and everything in or about Hazel Park. Many HPHS classes benefited from his knowledge and ability to DJ for our reunions.
Tommy loved to laugh, tell jokes and funny stories. And to think he had a genius IQ too.
Tommy was so patriotic and a pleasure to know. How proud he was of his family.
I, for one, will miss him very much. Deepest sympathy to family, friends and all who were blessed to know Tommy. God Bless you~
Nancy (Strnad) -M.

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