Thomas F. Nieto

Thomas F. Nieto, age 82, of Northville passed away peacefully on October 25, 2017. He was born on July 13, 1935 in Jersey City, New Jersey; son of Joaquin and Carmela (nee Medina) Nieto. He was united in marriage to Frances Giordano on October 11, 1959 and they began their family in New Jersey. In 1964 Thomas graduated from Seton Hall University, shortly after his graduation he started a 30 year career with General Motors. In 1978, Thomas and his family moved to Northville and joined Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church where he was a member of the Choir. He was passionate about music and was a very talented trumpet player.  Thomas enjoyed snow skiing with his family up north and also liked the yearly trips they took to the Jersey Shore to visit extended family. He was a great provider, a hard worker, and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.Thomas is survived by his wife Frances; his sons, Frank (Mary) Nieto, Joseph Nieto, and David Nieto; his sister, Yolanda (the late Anton) Handel; and his grandchildren, Isaac, Elizabeth, and Calie. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Herbert Nieto and Harold Nieto.Visitation will be held Sunday, October 29, 2017 from 2pm until 6pm at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville, MI 48167. A funeral mass will be held Monday, October 30, 2017 at 10:30am, instate at 10am at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 133 Orchard Dr., Northville, MI 48167. Father Larry Kaiser and Deacon Ric Misiak will officiate the service.  Memorial contributions would be appreciated to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.