Thomas J. Unik, Jr.

THOMAS J. UNIK, JR., age 83; of Cleveland. Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Beloved husband of Kathryn (nee Nails) for 65 years; loving father of Steven Unik (Michelle), Thomas J. Unik, III (Christin), Shelly Volpe, Connie Rossi (Peter) and Kimberly Milano; dearest grandfather of Kathryn Osborne (Bill), Clint Williams, A.J. Volpe (Liz), Gary Caso, Kimberly Unik, Carissa Rossi, Courtney Volpe (Johnny Patterson), Thomas J. Unik, IV (Cory), Marla Milano and Gina Risch (Zach); great-grandfather of Destiny, Angel (Jeff), Taylor, Jayden, Kalea, Olivia, Gianna, Carter, Tommy, V, Parker, Kyler, Elvie, Marcus, Viola and Elias; great great-grandfather of Kingston; son of the late Thomas J. Unik, Sr. (Betty) and Evelyn Hess (Ron); brother of Donna Nardi, David Unik (deceased), Curtis Unik (Roxana), Cheryl Browning (Jack), Ron Hess, Jr. (deceased) and Tracy Gallagher (Hugh); loving uncle, great-uncle and dear friend of many. Tom was the longtime owner and operator of Thomas J. Unik Insurance Company along with many other businesses. The family suggests contributions to Cleveland Clinic Hospice, 6801 Brecksville Rd., Independence, OH 44131, www.clevelandclinic.org. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bartholomew Church, 14865 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11 a.m. Interment Woodvale Cemetery. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) THURSDAY, June 26, 2025 from 3-7 p.m.