Thomas Raddatz Obituary

Raddatz, Thomas A. Age 57. Loving father of Melissa (Travis) Adams, Thomas Raddatz, Brian and Stephanie Powers; Cherished grandfather of Benjamin Raddatz; Dear brother of William Raddatz, Peg (John) Heelan and Larry (Chrissy) Raddatz; Fond uncle of many; Devoted companion of Nancy Holmes, stepfather of Gina and Joy; special Papa of Gina and Joy's children; Former husband of Cathy Raddatz. A Memorial Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at the American Legion Glenn Maker Post #1160 108th and Ridgeland, Chicago Ridge on Sunday from 2 to 5 pm. Funeral Monday, October 29, 2012 at Our Lady of The Ridge Church, Chicago Ridge Memorial Mass 10:00 am Interment of Ashes following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Little Company of Mary Hospice, 9800 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Schmaedeke Funeral Home 708 448-6000

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 25, 2012.
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Jack and I will miss you. See you one day in Michigan and Florida with the fishing poles!!

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November 1, 2012

Jack and I will miss him and his fishing! Prayers for the family. Such a great person and so glad we had the opportunity to know him.

November 1, 2012

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, TOM.

Butch and Linda Frale

October 26, 2012

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WE LOVE YA, ANGELS

Raymond Angel

October 25, 2012

You are missed...thank you for all the wonderful memories and for being apart of our lives.

Gina Holmes Blackburn

October 25, 2012

The smiles tom put on faces will never be forgotten ,he will always be In our hearts ,he is fishing with no worries , we love you tom .

Kathy Scott

October 25, 2012

Our Condolence to the Raddatz Family

Betty Ciancanelli Family

October 25, 2012

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