Thomas Elliott, 51, of Howell, Michigan formerly of Niles, died Wednesday October 5, 2011.

He was born September 18, 1960 in Warren, Ohio the son of William and Mary Kay Livani Elliott.

Tom was a 1978 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1981 graduate of Youngstown State University with a degree in engineering. He was previously employed as an Auto Design Engineer at Johnson control in Michigan and was currently a Senior Supplier Process Engineer for Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Tom enjoyed motorcycles, cooking, music, reading, and riding horses with his daughters. He mostly enjoyed spending time with his family whom he loved dearly.

Tom, who had a huge personality and was incredibly generous, will be deeply missed by his wife Linda Kerchofer Elliott whom he married June 22, 1985, two daughters Lauren Elliott and Andrea Elliott, both at home, his step-father Victor Petillo, who raised him, of Niles, three brothers, William Elliott and his wife Kimberly of Niles, V. J. Petillo and his wife Ronda of Richmond, Virginia, and Sam Petillo and his wife Traci of Niles, his nephews Matthew and Andrew and his nieces Halli, Emily, Avery, Maddalena, and Gigi.

His parents precede him in death.

Friends may call from 5 to 7PM Sunday and 10 to 11AM Monday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles. Funeral Services will be held 11AM Monday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles, with Fr. James Walker Officiating. Family and friends can view this obituary, sign the guest book, and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.