Thomas P. Buzzelli, Jr., age 69, of Xenia, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 18, 2023 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born September 6, 1954 in Warren, Ohio the son of Thomas P. and Betty (Platter) Buzzelli.

Tom was preceded in death by his father, Thomas P. Buzzelli, Sr.; his wife, Carrie (Cornell) Buzzelli on May 10, 2023; and a brother, John Robert Buzzelli.

He is survived by his mother, Betty of Warren, Ohio; children: Sarah Elizabeth Buzzelli, Shawna Nicole Buzzelli and Thomas Patrick Buzzelli III; all of Xenia; a sister: Anna Marie (Paul) Rezabek; brothers: Christopher Alan (Dorian) and Glen (Amy) Buzzelli; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Tom participated in the ROTC program at Warren Western Reserve High School. He proudly served in the US Air Force for 20 years, retiring in 1998 as a Master Seargent. As a young adult, Tom worked in management with Church's Chicken, which is where he met Carrie Cornell, and the two were married September 5, 1986. He worked for 30 years with Dayton's Childrens Hospital, retiring as the Lab Information Systems Coordinator. He enjoyed working on cars and was proud to have had a Ford Mustang back in high school. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles and had been cross country with his. He was a talented leather worker and took great delight in being a "Trekkie" – a Star Trek fan.

He and his wife, Carrie will be buried together at the National Cemetery, Dayton, with military honors 2 PM Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Their services have been entrusted to McColaugh Funeral Home.