Thomas D. "Tj" Paladeau Jr.

Thomas D. "TJ" Paladeau, Jr., 50, of rural Leland, IL passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born April 19, 1963 in Ft, Dix, New Jersey the son of Thomas and Mary Lou Modaff Paladeau Sr. He was a member of the local union #150, where he was a heavy equipment operator for 25 years. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church of Earlville. He loved Ford pick up trucks. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by one daughter, Loretta (Matthew) Pinkham of Washington, IL; his parents Thomas and Mary Lou Paladeau of Earlville, IL; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.