Thomas Pettar Miriani

Thomas Pettar Miriani, born January 24, 1936, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at the age of 89. He was the beloved son of Harry and Elizabeth Miriani of St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He lived a full and meaningful life rooted in family, service, and quiet strength. A proud Army veteran, he served his country during the Korean War Era, volunteering for service at a young age. He was stationed in Darmstadt, Germany—an experience that shaped his strong sense of duty, humility, and resilience throughout his life. Before his time in the Army, Tom attended St. Bernard’s Catholic School for 12 years and graduated early at the age of 17 in 1953. He was a gifted high school athlete, earning varsity letters in football, basketball, and baseball. After his military service, he attended the Detroit Institute of Technology, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1963 and later obtaining his Professional Engineering designation. He worked in various engineering roles but was most proud of his work with the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority and later at Selfridge Air Force Base. At Huron-Clinton, Tom designed roads and bridges throughout the tri-county parks, including Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township and Kensington Metropark in Milford. During his years at Selfridge, Tom designed and oversaw improvements to runways, bridges, and roads. He was first married to his beloved wife, Ann Clement, for 36 years until her passing in 1997. Together they built a loving home and raised four children. Their marriage was defined by devotion, hard work, and a deep commitment to family. One of Tom’s greatest joys as a father was attending and coaching his children’s sporting events. The Miriani family spent many years attending little league baseball and football games, gymnastics meets, and countless high school sporting events. As the family grew and grandchildren arrived, Tom embraced his role wholeheartedly, delighting in each new addition and cherishing time with his grandchildren. In 2001, he was fortunate to find love again and married Vicky, beginning a second wonderful chapter of his life. Their marriage brought together a blended family of eight children, a role Tom and Vicky embraced fully. He took great pride in all of his children and stepchildren, cherishing the extended family they created together. As the grandchildren grew, Tom and Vicky thoroughly enjoyed supporting the next generation, faithfully attending their sporting events and maintaining a very full calendar—often making it to multiple games in a single day. Tom could be considered one of the greatest Detroit Lions fans. His passion ignited after attending the 1957 Championship game at Briggs Stadium in Detroit. He never gave up hope of seeing the Lions reach the Super Bowl and followed every game of every season for the next 68 years. In recent years, as he became more homebound, family gathered with him weekly to watch games together—sharing predictions, celebrating wins, and commiserating through the losses. He will be remembered as a steady presence—kind, loyal, and quietly humorous—someone who showed his love through consistency, support, and simply being there when it mattered most. He deeply valued family gatherings, traditions, and the simple moments that made life rich. He was predeceased by his wife Ann, his brother Dennis, his son David, and his grandson John Seyferth. He is survived by his wife, Vicky; his son Mark Miriani; his daughter Sandra Seyferth (Patrick); his son Andrew Miriani (Gwen); his daughter in law Kimberly Miriani; his stepson Paul Cashion (Veronica); his stepson Steve Cashion (Rhonda); his stepson Barry Cashion; stepdaughter Amy Harris (Thomas); twenty grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Harry Miriani (Kathy) and James Miriani (Barbara), along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who loved and respected him deeply. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.

Thomas Pettar Miriani

January 24, 1936 - December 25, 2025