Thomas A. Meehan

August 4, 1934 - February 9, 2021

Thomas A. Meehan, 86, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He was born, August 4, 1934 in Toledo and was the son of George and Mary (Keenan) Meehan. Tom attended Rosary Cathedral Grade School where he was an altar server and sang in the choir. During this time he began a five year career as a “Toledo Blade” carrier in the Old West End. He graduated in 1952 from Central Catholic High School where he was a trombonist in the Band and Orchestra. Following high school Tom attended the University of Detroit and received a degree in mechanical engineering. After graduation Tom accepted employment as an engineer at Surface Combustion Corporation and enrolled in Law School at Toledo University. After graduation from law school Tom accepted a position in the Legal and Patent Department of Owens-Illinois, where he served for 20 years, as a Patent Attorney and later as International Counsel and Product Liability Counsel. Following retirement from Owens-Illinois, Tom resumed his career in patent law with various firms in the Detroit area and Toledo. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo (Little) Meehan; children, Theresa A. (Paul) Anteau, Patricia E. Meehan and Thomas D. Meehan; and his grandchild, Emily M. Anteau. Tom was preceded in death by his parents. A private funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Tom may be made to Central Catholic High School, The University of Detroit Mercy or the Oblates of St. Francis. The family would like to thank all the home health care workers who cared for Tom over the past few years and the staffs of Ohio Living Hospice and Lakes of Sylvania for the wonderful care afforded to Tom. Ansberg-West Funeral Directors, (419) 472-7633.