Banfield, Tom 11/28/1950 - 3/25/2022 Tom passed in the early morning of 2/25/22. He was born 11/28/50 in Hastings, Michigan to Joan And Naval Commander Ralph Banfield (Both deceased). Tom graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School in 1969. In 1982, he married Gail and they had two sons. The heartbreak at the loss of their son Ryne was unbearable. Ryne's brother Jordon was Tom's pride and joy as they shared a love for BASEBALL. Tom coached Jordon from little league to his current position as the Head Coach at Oakland University. Even in poor health, he willed himself to attend games and encourage the team, making it through opening day this spring. Most of their lives were spent watching Michigan football, basketball and any other game that happened to be on. Tom, his mother Joan, brother Will and wife Gail opened Banfield's Bar and Grill on Packard in Ann Arbor in 1982. Then, in 1995, Tom and Gail opened their own location, Banfield's Westside, which became a very successful sports bar on Jackson rd. Known by many as "Tuck," his customers and friends would always come by for his "Westside burger," a cold beer, a pat on the back and his hilarious sense of humor. He was one of a kind, beloved by all and had as many friends as anyone in town. He handled his illness with dignity and grace. Barbara, Jordon and Valerie (his longtime companion) gave their best efforts in providing loving care. We say farewell with much sadness and much joy that Tom enriched our lives and brought so much laughter and fun. Immediate family includes: Jordon, Barb (Russ), Molly, Haley, Rebecca (Bruce), Beth, William, Meghan, Wesley. Valerie Stone and her children have been also been a constant. Gail (his ex-wife and best friend) shared many happy years together raising their family. A memorial will be announced at a later date. Gifts in his honor may be made to The Oakland U Baseball Program, Tom Banfield Memorial Fund, 569 Pioneer Dr, Rochester, MI 48309.