Thomas F Rice, October 06, 1951 — February 01, 2019

Thomas F Rice (Northville, Michigan, MI) October 06, 1951 February 01, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: October 06, 1951

Death date: February 01, 2019

Death place: Northville, Michigan(MI), USA

Funeral Home: Casterline Funeral Home Inc

Thomas’ Obituary Thomas (Tom) Frederick Rice, unexpectedly passed away on February 1, 2019. Born in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 1951; son of Frederick and Angalee (nee Webb) Rice. He was united in marriage to Rita C. McGuire on March 25, 1977; devoted to each other for more than 41 years.

Tom owned and operated The Gitfiddler Music Store in Northville from 1973-1996. He then began a career as a Commercial Real Estate Broker. He enjoyed golfing, camping, and being outdoors.

His motto was Ready, Shoot, Aim. Tom was an incredible bowler and a true adventurer. When he had a dream, there was no one that could stop him from bringing that dream into reality.

Tom will be remembered for having the biggest heart and giving love to all. Tom was a God-loving, guitar-picking eternal optimist. Tom loved music and believed it healed our souls.

He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Rita McGuire Rice; his sons, Justin (Jennifer) Rice, Brian (Angela) Clark, Danny (Amity) Rice, Scott (Angelica) Rice and Timmy (Bree Vossen) Rice; his 9 grandchildren, Felicity, Owen, Rayella, Declan, Calahan, Torin, Keegan, Arlo and Juniper; and his sisters, Susan Cyrulnik and Karen (Gus) Kanakis. He is also survived by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Donna Broughton and Cheryl Rice; his nephew Shawn Jarski; his father-in-law John McGuire; his mother-in-law Elise “Pat” McGuire; his niece Megan Laskey; and his brothers-in-law, Paul McGuire, James Lawson, Jim Lulfs, and Carlos Pena. The visitation will be held Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 2pm until 8pm with a scripture and sharing service at 7pm at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville, MI 48167. A funeral mass will be held Friday, February 8, 2019 at 11:30am, instate at 10:30am at St. Mary, 1955 E. Commerce, Milford, MI 48381.

For memorial contributions a GoFundMe account has been made in honor of “Tom Rice the Music Man’s Legacy”. The money will be donated to some sort of musical charity. Charity will be local and will absolutely be music-oriented.

Details to follow. Or donations can be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, PO Box 772091, Detroit, MI 48277-2091.

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death notice Thomas F Rice October 06, 1951 — February 01, 2019

obituary notice Thomas F Rice October 06, 1951 — February 01, 2019

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