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Fred Tomzik Obituary

Tomzik, Rev. Fred W. "Father Fred" Age 59, of Norridge. Beloved son of Beverly Louise Tomzik (nee Kocar) and the late Frederick A. Tomzik; loving big brother of John Tomzik, Janice (Rick) Vercillo, Philip (Karin) Tomzik, Steven (Peggy) Tomzik, David (Kristi) Tomzik; dear uncle of Amy (Neil) Eckman, Thomas (Jenni Branstad) Vercillo, Emily Tomzik, Mark Tomzik, Luke Tomzik, Molly Tomzik; great-uncle of Andy Eckman. "Padge" to many. Friend of many and loved by all. Fr. Fred left behind and touched many in his various capacities, including: Pastor of St. Louise de Marillac, LaGrange Park and St. Monica, Chicago; Priest at Nativity of our Lord, Chicago; Divine Infant, Westchester; St. Eugene, Chicago and Divine Savior, Norridge. Chaplain of the Norwood Park Fire Department; active member in both the Catholic Committee on Scouting and the Girl Scout Medals Committee. "Padge" influenced many teens and adults through Teen Clubs, Haunted Houses and Theater Lighting. Fred was the founder of S&G Lighting. Will Lie in State Monday, December 18, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at Divine Savior, 7740 W. Montrose Avenue, Norridge, IL 60706. Wake Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. Memorials appreciated to St. Patrick High School, 5900 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60634 or Divine Savior Church. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 17, 2017.

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Lis Friedlander

January 6, 2018

Dear Fred,
May God have welcomed you into His loving arms after so many years of devoted service here on earth. All suffering now past, may peace and love and joy with all God's heavenly angels be your future for all eternity. Until we meet in heaven, may God bless all your loved ones here on earth with special memories of times spent with you. Sending love.

Charlie Holdener

December 29, 2017

So sorry to see that Fred is gone. Rest In Peace.

Joe Musser

December 25, 2017

Dear Fr Fred, I'm sorry to hear of your passing... you helped me greatly during a very difficult period in my life when you were at St.Louise... I was glad I ran into you at St Juliana's a couple of years ago.. I'm sorry you suffered so much with your health.. I owe you a lot Father... Enjoy your eternal reward.. Please pray for us all now..

Sincerely,
Joe Musser

Pat

December 23, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. May you gain much strength and comfort by pouring out your deepest emotions to God in prayer.

December 19, 2017

May God's love be with the family. John 3:16.

December 19, 2017

God bless you Fr. Fred and keep you forever. Jon Callahan

Michele & Roger Bancroft

December 18, 2017

Our condolences to Fr. Freds Family. It was an honor and a privilege to work with Fr. Fred at Divine Infant Parish and School and at St. Louise de Marillac Parish and School. His support of the students, faculty, and administration was fantastic. Fr. Fred was not just a pastor but also a friend. He was pastoral when needed and fun to be with too. He was a role mode for our sons. We had many great celebrations in the school with him. He will be greatly missed. God called him because he was needed.

December 18, 2017

Father Fred put up a long hard fight and is finally at peace. We will so miss him. Fred touched so many people as a friend and as a minister. So grateful to have had this man in our lives - Our sympathy to Father Fred family. Janell & Rich Buscemi - St Louise Parish.

Ruth Miner

December 18, 2017

To a beautiful friend and great priest/pastor of St. Monica parish. You did a magnificent job at our parish and the whole parish and I will always cherish all of your hard work you did. Thanks for being the greatest friend in the world. II will always be grateful having you as my closet friend for all eternity, on Earth and in the Heavens above. May you Rest In Peace and keep enjoying your priesthood now in Heaven. God bless you and keep you safe and happy for all eternity.

December 17, 2017

Rest in peace, good and faithful servant..
Ed Dykla

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

December 17, 2017

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Fr. Fred will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 24 DEC, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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Memorial Events
for Fred Tomzik

Dec

18

Lying in State

1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Divine Savior

7740 W. Montrose Avenue, Norridge, IL

Dec

18

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

Divine Savior

7740 W. Montrose Avenue, Norridge, IL

Dec

19

Lying in State

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Divine Savior

7740 W. Montrose Avenue, Norridge, IL

Dec

19

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Divine Savior

7740 W. Montrose Avenue, Norridge, IL

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