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Thomas Adams Obituary


Adams, Thomas W. age 69, late of Paducah, KY, formerly of Marco Island, FL and Orland Park, IL, proud US Marine Veteran, beloved husband of Margaret McGrady-Adams. Loving father of Michele (Steve) Crnich, Thomas Adams Jr., and Kathleen (Darrell) Crouch. Fond step-father of Theresa (John) Leiting, Douglas Jr. (Kelly) Ouverson, Barbara (Mike) Long, and Candy (Scott) Elsbury. Cherished grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of one. Devoted son of the late William J. and Margaret M. Adams. Dear brother of Jack (Linda) Adams, Margaret (Robert) Jarsombeck, and Patricia (Thomas) Ellison. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Tom was a funeral director for 44 years in the Chicagoland area. After graduating from Worsham College of Mortuary Science, he joined his father's funeral service business along with his brother Jack for over 20 years. He then continued as a funeral director while working for the Chicago Sun-Times as a liason between the death notice department and funeral directors. Tom was a member of the FDSA Contagious Diseases Committee at the time of the AIDS epidemic. He was very instrumental in discovering how to best protect funeral directors and embalmers from the AIDS virus. Before retiring, he worked for Adams-Winterfield-Sullivan Funeral Home. Visitation Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10:00 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL, to Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park, IL. Mass 11:15 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 21, 2010.
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Wishing Tom's family all the best. I loved that guy.

Bryan Fleming

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October 15, 2019

i am so sorry to hear of your loss, i know tommy looked up to his dad, and i thought he was the sweetest father there ever was. Marian Markowski ( Mary)

Marian Markowski

March 27, 2011

My deepest sympathies and condlonces to the family of Tom Adams especially Michele, Tom and Kathleen who were very close friends of mine in my youth. I was truly blessed to have all of you in my life then and that because your Dad raised awesome children. I'm truly very sorry for your loss hopefully someday we can connect again..

Jerry Signorile

November 28, 2010

Tom was a very good friend of mine, and will be sorely missed. I would give him the last two coins in my pocket for the boatman. My hearfelt condolences to his family. If it is any consolation you can rest assured that he has been mobilized for something important; probably running a flanking maneuver on the devil and his progeny. Ooh Rah, Semper Fi, rest well my friend.

Bryan Fleming

October 23, 2010

another marine reporting,i served my time in hell.my deepest sympathy to all the family.and i hope you celebrate toms life.your marine buddy from next door Don Perrone

don perrone

October 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out for you for this loss. Especially to Michelle, Tommy, and Cathy.
Just know he is in a much better place than here. Your Dad must have been a wonderful man to have helped raise such great children, that have all grown to be such great people.
May God bless you and help you through this loss.
Love The Budick family -Steve, Kay and family.

Steve Budick

October 22, 2010

My deepest sympathy to to Tom's family. He was a hard working professional and a fun guy to talk to. His contributions to the funeral community were numerous.

Mike Boehmer

October 22, 2010

Tom was a good friend during the heydays of his work with the Sun Times and the Chicagoland FDs....he was a great friend during the early days of the Worsham Alumni Assn. His friendship to all of us during the the 80s and 90s serves as a blessing to those of us 30years+ in funeral service.
Tom was a friend, his memory will serve as a blessing.
Larry Mandel, Piser Chapel, Skokie

October 21, 2010

Oh boy, the "Bad Boys" are sure going to miss you, buddy! We love you, Tommy. Now I have to go find and watch one of my favorite videos, Tommy's Tackle Box.

Elsa and Roy Dames (Bad Boys)

Roy and Elsa Dames

October 21, 2010

I miss Mr. Adams already. Such a super guy...Tom we love you!

Alison Maggio

October 21, 2010

I am so sorry to learn of Tom's passing. I worked with Tom at the Sun-Times and have many fond memories of those days. He was a dedicated colleague; he always found time to talk. He will be missed by many.

Roger Wendt

October 21, 2010

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