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Thomas Lanham Obituary

Lanham, Thomas J. Age 88. Beloved husband of the late Mary Anne (nee Caplis); loving father of the late Lynn (Tom) Mick, Mark (Darlene), Daniel Lanham; cherished grandfather of Thomas (Tracy), Bridget, Kevin and Julie; proud great-grandfather of Meghan, Thomas, and Aiden; dear brother of Elizabeth Riggio, Catherine Bremer, and the late Mary, George, and Francis; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Attended St. Gabriel Grammar School and Tilden High School. In 1943 on his 18th birthday, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps. where he was involved with the Occupation of Japan. 35 year Chicago Firefighter, retiring as Deputy District Chief. Was seen many of times in the left field bleachers at Wrigley Field where he once declined an interview for being the oldest fan in the bleachers that day. Enjoyed spending his winters in Florida watching spring baseball and taking vacations with friends and family on the beach of Indian Shores Florida where he would sometimes walk up to 15 miles a day. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Julie Billiart Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. www.sheehyfh.com, 708-857-7878.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 1, 2014.
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Tommy was as great a guy as you could ever know. Always a gentleman. We were lucky and proud to know him. The Swanson Family.

Robert Swanson

July 4, 2014

Dan and Mark,

I a not sure if you remember me. I am Kathie Lanham and I married your cousin Michael Lanham who was George and Rosemary's son. The last time I saw your father was at your Aunt Mary's memorial mass at our Lady of the Ridge. I thought how handsome he looked, and I thought that is what my Michael would have looked when he reached your father's age. I am very proud to be a Lanham as are my children. I am truly sorry for your loss and I will keep you in my prayers

Kathie Lanham

July 3, 2014

Dan and Mark,

I don't know if you remember me. My name is Kathie (Brackin) Lanham. I married your cousin Michael Lanham - George and Rosemary's son. The last time I saw your father was at you Aunt Mary's memorial mass at our Lady of the Ridge. I looked at your father because I had not seen him for a long time. How handsome he looked. In my head all I could think of was that is what my Michael would have looked like had he lived to your father's age. I did not know all of you very well, but I must say I am very proud to be a Lanham as are my children. May God help you both through you loss. Kathie Lanham

July 3, 2014

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Herb USMC

July 3, 2014

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served in WWII. The USA would NOT be as it is today.Thank YOU for your service,Thomas. Also for those 35yrs. with Chicago Fire...... Semper Fi.

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaler USMC

July 3, 2014

Mark, and Dan, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. He was a good man and firefighter. He served his country with pride as well as the Chicago fire department. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Ron Pontecore

July 1, 2014

Dan, sorry for your loss. Your Dad was an orginal condo owner at Catalina Villas III and a great friend. He will be missed. Submitted by the Catalina Villas III Board of Directors

Edward Kmiec

July 1, 2014

Sorry for your loss Dan your e109 family is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

rich papez

July 1, 2014

Sorry for your loss Dan your e109 family is thinking about you and your family.

rich papez

July 1, 2014

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