Steele, Thomas E. of Braintree, “ A Member of the Greatest Generation” and WW II veteran, passed away peacefully August 19, 2011. Devoted husband of Eleanor T. Steele of Braintree, Loving Father of Theresa Sousa and Alan T. Steele both of Brockton. and the late James Robinson. Brother of Dorothy Steele and Evelyn McDonald both of Milton. Also the late Bertha Shea, Ann Falconi, Ethel,Helen, Louis,Herbert,Edwin Steele. Loving Father -in- law of Cathryn M. Robinson of Brockton. Cherished Grandfather of Scot Robinson,Nicole Sousa,Dannielle Sousa,Tyler Steele, and Megan Steele. Great Grandfather of Samantha and Rachel Robinson Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Sunday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Monday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.