Jeffrey A. Tuma

JEFFREY A. TUMA, age 56, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Piccolomini) for 33 years; loving father of Jessica “Peethe” and Alexandra “Allie”; dearest son of Robert L. “Tiger” and Joan (nee Kelley); dearest brother of Bob (Liz), Gregory “Hammer” (Gina), Brian “Lion” (Beth), Scott “Smike” (Joann), Christopher “Rocky” (Christina) and Douglas “Doogie” (Kimm); brother-in-law of Joseph (Tina), Michael (Phyllis) and Mario (Kelly) Piccolomini; beloved uncle and dear friend of many. Jeff loved his vocation as a tenured professor at Cuyahoga Community College, impacting the lives of each student he encountered. Jag also spent many years practicing law as an attorney, providing people with personal care and attention in their most difficult times. He was a proud member of the parish council and the school board at Holy Family Church where he was also a Eucharistic Minister. Jeff inspired many and was loved by all. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Student Emergency Fund at Cuyahoga Community College www.tri-c.edu/give . Mass of Christian Burial at St. Colette Church, 330 W. 130 St., Brunswick, Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  Private family visitation will be held on Friday at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME.