Thomas Luketic

Thomas Daniel Luketic, 51, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2014 in a local hospital. He was born Aug.12, 1963 in Aliquippa, Pa. Tom was the owner and operator of TDL Construction Inc. and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He was very active with his children having coached them in their various athletic endeavors. He was an avid hunter and loved boating with his family and friends. He touched many people over the course of his life and career and will continue to do so through organ donation. He never met a stranger and always had a smile. His father, Daniel Luketic and grandparents preceded him in death. Survivors include his beloved wife of 30 years, Donna "Jena" Luketic; son, Michael Luketic; daughter, Megan Luketic, all of Soddy-Daisy; mother, Janet Luketic and siblings, Kim (Dave) Aurin-Davies, Dana (Tim) Kennedy, Laura Sampson, Daniel (Heidi) Luketic, all of Pennsylvania, and Donna (Jeff) Calhoon, of Colorado; and nieces, nephews, and other family and friends too numerous to mention. The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at the North Chapel. The funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2014, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Monsignor Al Humbrecht and Rev. Mike Creson officiating. Pallbearers will be his best friends and his three employees whom he cherished like brothers. The family would like to thank the staff at Erlanger Medical Center CCU. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Notre Dame High School Athletic Department, 2701 Vermont Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404. Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaNorthChapel.com.