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Thomas C. Daly

CALUMET – Thomas C. Daly, 81, a resident of Calumet, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at his home.

He was born on April 14, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Thomas L. and Dorothy I. (Allee) Daly.

Tom was a very generous man. He was always there for anybody in their time of need. He would never ask for anything in return.

He was a true craftsman. Tom worked as a flooring contractor for over 40 years, and while he was working, he put all he could into every job. He was very professional and dedicated to everything that he did.

Tom loved to hunt, fish, and garden. Whether he was living in the desert of California, or here in the UP, he was always growing tomato plants or cactus plants.

Tom was enlisted with the United States Marines before becoming a flooring contractor.

He was a member of the William Giroux American Legion Post #90 in Lake Linden, CLK Rotary Club, Keweenaw Marine Corp League, and Devil Dogs.

He is survived by his children, Tom Daly of Cathedral City, California, Steve Daly of Desert Hot Springs, California, and Kelly Daly of Cathedral City, California; his grandchildren, Jennifer Daly, Jeff Daly, Anthony Daly, Steven Daly-Moore, and Thomas Daly-Moore; his great grandchildren, Ahnna Peterson, Thomas Daly-Moore Jr., Bentley Daly-Moore, and Baby Ollie; and his brother, Mike (and Micki) Daly of Omaha, Nebraska. He is also survived by many close friends he considered family.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home with the Copper Country Veteran Association to officiate.

Friends may call at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet, on Thursday, June 13, 2019, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m.

Online condolences for the family may be left at ericksoncrowleypeterson.com

The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.