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1951
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Daniel Tomich Obituary
Reverend Daniel M. Tomich, Born in Chicago on January 22, 1951, Fr. Dan died peacefully on June 25, 2022. Cherished son of the late George C. and Helen M. (nee Crowley) Tomich; Loving brother of Dr. Paul (Mary Beth) Tomich, Ellen (Neil) Lucas, and Eileen Tomich (Greg Bembinster); Proud uncle of Kevin Tomich (Marisa Schrieber), Dr. Kathleen, DDS (Jeff) Benka, Colleen (Michael) Pariso, Major James (Jennifer) Lucas, U.S. Army, Sarah Lucas, Daniel Lucas (Brent Pruim), and Matthew Lucas; Devoted great uncle to Colin, Connor, and Nora Benka, Abigail and Madeline Pariso. Reverend Daniel M. Tomich was ordained for the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 12, 1976. He served the people of God at St. Matthew, St. Patricia, St. Victor, St. Monica, Queen of Apostles Parish where he was Pastor from August 1, 1991 to October 15, 2004, St. Eulalia, St. Alexander, St. Louis de Montfort, and St. John Fisher. Fr. Dan retired on January 1, 2021. The family would like to thank Dan's dear friend and confidante Barry Zakes, in addition to the staff and caretakers at Bethlehem Woods, LaGrange Park and at the Symphony of Palos Park for their kind and loving care for Dan during the last several months. Visitation: Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home , 6116 W. 111 th St., Chicago Ridge; Family and friends will gather directly on Friday at St. Denis Church, 8301 S. St. Louis Ave., Chicago, IL 60652 for a visitation at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Catholic Charities www.catholiccharities.net , Michael J. Fox Foundation, www.michaeljfox.org , or the Mental Health Alliance, www.nami.org would be appreciated. For funeral info: 708-422-2700 or
www.curleyfuneralhome.com .
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Kathleen & John Daly
June 30, 2022
Father Dan was kind enough to say our block party mass on Campbell and visit for awhile afterwards. He also spent an evening in our basement which he said he throughly enjoyed. He was a kind man and a faithful priest. We enjoyed his time at St. John Fisher and our condolences to his extended family. He often mentioned many of you in his sermons and how proud he was of all of you. May he Rest in Peace.
Ken Kufner
June 30, 2022
my prayers to all of you, and may he rest in peace, amen.
respectfully yours,
ken kufner
st. patricia school, class of 1981
st. laurence high school, class of 1985
Jay (aka Joe) Galvin
June 29, 2022
Jay (aka Joe) Galvin
June 29, 2022
Jay (aka Joe) Galvin
June 29, 2022
We were best friends for our youth.
He was really great at taking care of people, will be missed by many.
Rest in well earned peace.
Cheers old buddy,
Jay Galvin
California
Karen Griesbaum Porten
June 29, 2022
I remember Fr Dan. I went to St Patricia in Hickory Hills. We loved him! He was so good with the kids. I heard he had health issues so I am glad he is at peace finally.
Rest in peace, Fr Dan
Robert Damasauskas
June 28, 2022
Dan was a great priest who served so many and made his family, friends, and parishioners proud. He is loved.
Rev. Gerard Kelly, C.M.
June 28, 2022
On behalf of Catholic Charities, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Tomich family. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Daniel is now at peace.
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