Theodore Thomas Okasinski

Theodore Thomas “Tom” Okasinski, age 84, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025. Born March 8, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, Tom was the son of Thaddeus Joseph Okasinski and Ann Otylia (Plaszczewski) Okasinski. He grew up with his sister, Marcia Ann Newton, and cherished the many outings he shared with his Uncle Henry to baseball and football games. A gifted student and athlete, Tom attended Mackenzie High School, where he excelled in academics, became a member of the National Honor Society, and lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. He went on to study civil engineering at Ohio State University, where he also participated in the ROTC program. Upon his graduation in 1964, Tom was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. During his service, he rose to the rank of Commander and served as staff intelligence officer for Amphibious Squadron Two, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. He was honorably discharged in October 1969 and returned home to further his education at Wayne State University, earning a degree in urban planning. While at Wayne State, Tom joined the International Supper Club, where he met the love of his life, Terise Attard. They were married on November 3, 1972, and built a beautiful life together. Tom is survived by his devoted wife, Terise; their sons, Stephen “Steve” Okasinski and Theodore “Ted” Okasinski; and his beloved grandson, Thaddeus M. Okasinski. Tom and Terise became active members of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in 1992. They enjoyed summers at Long Lake with family, trips to Malta to visit her relatives, a religious pilgrimage to Poland, and yearly winter getaways to Florida. Tom also gave back to his community through his volunteer work at Angela Hospice, where he was proud to support the We Honor Veterans program. He will be remembered as a man of faith, integrity, and kindness—deeply loved and respected by family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him. Visitation Tuesday, September 16th 5-8 PM with a 7 PM Rosary at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West (between Sheldon and Beck) Plymouth. In state Wednesday, September 17th 10 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth. Tom will be laid to rest at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. https://www.stjude.org/ To share a memory, please use the share a memory tab on this webpage.

Theodore Thomas Okasinski

March 8, 1941 - September 6, 2025