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Thomas Toolis Obituary

Toolis, Thomas Joseph

Thomas Joseph Toolis, Proud U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War & Retired Chicago Police Officer who served the department for 30 years. Beloved husband of the late Jamele (nee Weigand) Toolis. Loving father of Thomas W. (Shelley) & Joseph (Katie) Toolis. Adoring grandfather of Thomas Noah, Sean & Cordelia. Dear brother of Cheryl (Charles) Malnarick, Richard Toolis and the late; James, Geraldine & Robert Toolis. Kind uncle of many nieces & nephews. Visitation Thursday, May 6th from 3 until 8 p.m. Chapel prayers Friday, May 7 th , 9:30 a.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. www.kerryfh.com ~ (708) 361.4235 ~ www.facebook.com/kerryfuneral

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 5, 2021.
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Tom was a co-worker and a friend for a long time. Tom was not only a friend but a great mentor; he will greatly missed. My condolences to the Toolis family!

Carlitos Perez

Friend

May 6, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michael Ceja

Friend

May 6, 2021

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Tom will be remembered at the next Police Mass.

In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

May 6, 2021

Joe Mannion and board members

May 5, 2021

My condolences to the Toolis family. May Tom rest in peace. We were friends an partners in the 001 District for many years. We had a lot of laughs and fun together and fishing through the years. He will be missed.

Tom Tomson

Friend

May 5, 2021

My sincere condolences to the Toolis family.

Perry Drew, Westfield,Wi

Friend

May 5, 2021

Sorry for your loss. Tom was a great caring person. Enjoyed seeing and talking with him up by Montello. Tom liked to share prowd positive stories, especialy about his children, grandsons, sister, brothers and the entire family network. He always stressed the love of family, his years of retired and the day to day enjoyment of working the farm and caring for his animals. Tom will be deeply missed.

Mike Simmons

Family

May 5, 2021

Tom,
Thanks for your service to our country in the US Army, in Vietnam along with the friendship we shared in the old 001 district. Rest in peace.

Al Piantkowski, (CPD, ret)

Friend

May 5, 2021

LEWIS FAMILY

May 5, 2021

Our Condolences to the family and may he rest in peace.

Charles & Sheila McConaghy

Acquaintance

May 5, 2021

Dear Cheryl , Rick and entire Toolis family we are so sorry about the loss of your brother Tom. May you be comforted with all the happy memories you all shared with him.

Nancy and Rich Brown

Friend

May 5, 2021

Our thoughts & prayers are with Tom, Shelley and the entire Toolis Family during this difficult time. Godspeed Officer Toolis, Rest In Peace Sir.
Randy & Patty Rajewski
Glendale, Arizona

Randy & Patty Rajewski

Friend

May 4, 2021

Sending my sincere condolences to the family former partner of Tom CPD 1st District. Wayne Robertson

May 4, 2021

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May

6

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

May

7

Prayer Service

9:30 a.m.

Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

May

7

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Saint Alexander Church

IL

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7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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