James Tobin Obituary

Jim, as the anniversary of your passing nears I was talking about you with some of the guys that we worked with and it was agreed upon by all that you were by far one of the most genuine men that we ever worked with and that on any down day you could brighten it up. A lot of people miss you. See you down the road someday.

Dear Tracy and Kelly,
I was looking for an obituary of someone else when I saw this. I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know how much he loved you girls. My husband (the late) Jim Meyer worked with your Dad when he was a patrolman and was studying for the Sgt. exam. My Jim had a real sense of people and their personalities and always said what a "true" friend Jimmy was. My prayers to you girls these two Jims were so proud of their daughters!
Love & Prayers
Sherry Meyer (019 police wife)

Dear Tobin Family:
I had the honor and pleasure to work with Jimmy at the UC. He always made me smile. What a great sense of humor and kind heart. Rest in Peace.

Jim, I remember fondly all the times "in the alley" between Carmen and Winona when we were growing up. We had a lot of fun back in the day. I moved from Chicago back in 1978, and although I may not have been a physical presence in the neighborhood in all those years, I remember quite vividly everyone who was there.
Take care, my friend, on your new journey.
Much love to Donna and Frankie,
Sincerely, Bob Lang

Donna, I'm so sorry you've lost your brother. I remember Jimmy "back in the day" when we all lived on Carmen; we had a lot of fun back then. What nice tributes others have written here. It's very clear he will be missed by so many. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Oh my dear Jimmy, You were a wonderful friend to both my husband George Drew and myself. How many stories, jokes and great conversation we had together..the parties we had at the Pub... The twenty-a-month club the dart games and the dart tournaments... always a laugh,,,always a smile ...and always so much love we all had for each other..Thank you Jimmy for being such a wonderful friend ...A great man with such a big heart.... You will be sorely missed.. You made a mark in this world as a truly kind, gentle, funny and more than anything, a sweet man...
George and I loved you...
Barbara Drew

Hey JT - Thanks for all the DJing at the 2&6 parties, and for being a wonderful honorable friend. You're with Connie again and the rest of our friends who went before. Get that party started!!!
Love, MA

Dear Donna, Frank and Family,

Our deepest condolences on your immense loss.
May all your wonderful memories sustain you and bring you peace.

God Bless.

Mark and Terry

Jimmy~

You have always held a special place in my heart and I will always remember you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

~Linda C. aka "Worm"

Dear Frank & Donna we are sorry to have heard of the passing of your beloved brother are thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.We would have been
There during your time of sorrow but just found out this evening

Dear Frank & Donna we are sorry to have heard of the passing of your beloved brother our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.we would have been
there during your time of sorrow but just found out this evening

Jimmy, the past two days have certainly been such a wonderful tribute to the person that you are. I wasnt surprised at all to hear all the wonderful stories from your friends and coworkers over the years. Jimmy, there was so much love filling your visitation and in church today you would have been so proud. Your girls and those beautiful grandkids were so gracious and loving.I have so many wonderful memories that will sustain me for the years to come but there will never be a day that will go by that I will not hear that laugh and the stories and advice that you would always give. You were one of the smartest men I ever met. Thank you for teaching me the love of music and holidays. We went through some of the toughest and the best of times. We lost our parents and spouses, we baptized each others children and you were always there. My fondest childhood memory will always be your holding my hand and walking me to school in the morning. So I found it only fitting and such an honor to be holding your hand when you left this world.I promise to always be there for Frankie and the girls, as I know that was a concern of yours. God blessed us with wonderful parents and with Frank he is an angel and loved you so. I will always love you and keep you in my heart and because I can not say goodbye I will just say " See ya kiddo!" Your loving sister Donna

Frank,
You were the best brother, and Jim deserved you. He was a rare soul, one of the truly good ones.

Our best thoughts are with you - and all who mourn.
Al and Laura Andersen

A wnderful, always happy. He will be missed.

Sgt Paul Carroll (ret) Florida

To the Family of Jimmy:

A great story teller, a great sense of humor, and a great, great person. A group of us got together in April and Jim surprised us all by showing up - it was the highlight of the gathering. I grew up with him, loved him dearly, and was proud to stand up for his marriage to Connie, also my dear friend, Bless you both and we'll miss you dearly. My note to Frankie - you are the finest brother that ever lived and I'm proud to know you.

Brian & Tune

To the Family of Jimmy:

A great story teller, a great sense of humor, and a great, great person. A group of us got together in April and Jim surprised us all by showing up - it was the highlight of the gathering. I grew up with him, loved him dearly, and was proud to stand up for his marriage to Connie, also my dear friend, Bless you both and we'll miss you dearly. My note to Frankie - you are the finest brother that ever lived and I'm proud to know you.

Brian & Tune

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Tracy and Kelly;

I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a good man and will be missed by many. BJ and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Talk about a guy who would brighten your day. Quick wit, funny, loyal, great street smarts, a good guy.

I had the fortune of knowing Jim from 019, and have only seen him recently after many years. I will remember Jim as a wonderful guy, always a gentleman and funny and wise, as well. I'm sure the world will be a sadder place without Jim Tobin. My deepest and heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

Jimmy you will be missed, rest in peace.
I have so many great memories.

I may not have seen Dad in a while, but I can still hear his cheery, "Hi ya, doll" like it was yesterday. I will always remember him for his loving heart-he treated all the girls like we were his own, his overwhelming generosity-there wasn't a thing he wouldn't do for anyone, and his kid at heart personality-I mean come on, would Halloween ever really be the same without those crazy decorations inside and out!?!
Dad will be missed by many but he is at peace now, with Mom, watching over all of you, so proud and smiling!
All my love.

Rest in peace!

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Hey Jim
I was a lot of fun growing up with you at St.Ita's and Bryn Mawr and Carmen and all. It was also great seeing you at reunions as we grew older. May you have an even greater time in heaven than you did on earth!! Take care and see you later.

I will miss you forever UJ, my life will never be the same. You were the best uncle, a second dad to me, Nicki and Andrea, and an awesome brother to my mom and uncle frank. I love you always, "Lisa Lou"

My deepest condolences to the Tobin family. It was always, "I will get back to Chicago and see the Bryn Mawr Boys one more time" but never made the time and now will never be able to see my old friend Jimmy.
Take Care, we know you are looking down on us.

God Bless Jimmy...I will always remember our great times with you on Bryn Mawr.....I especially thank you and Connie for your friendship
thru the years..it seems as though " it was just the other day" and we never really left.

There just aren't any words, my condolences to your family and again God Bless

Jim, you served well. Rest in peace. May your family have solace in the person you were.

I am so sad for this loss. Jim was a great man and I will fondly remember him always. My deepest sympathy for his family and friends.

God Bless

Jim, I will never forget the days of working with you in S.O.G. On the quiet nights we would talk about music and the day you brought your Harley up into your apartment and dripped oil on your new carpet. On top of all of this you were a great partner, My heart goes out to the entire Tobin Family, Rest in peace my friend.

Jim, it was wonderful growing up with you in the Chicago of the 50s and 60s. There were kids everywhere, especially on your block. One great memory is the day when you, my brother Ray, and I rode out to Fox River Grove on our fat-tire bikes with just one gear. 100 miles! We might have been 12 or 13 at the time, so it was a real adventure.

Thanks for all you have done since then to keep us in touch. And for your role on the St. Ita grade school 50th Reunion. You and Connie are special people and we will treasure the memories of time together.

Jim, you were a great partner, and a true friend. It was an honor to work with you at the old Townhall (019)you were a great police officer. Glad I got to see you at the old 19th District photo shoot. We had a lot of good times when you and Connie were dating, hanging out at "T's" or Bryn Mawr and Clark. You will be missed by everyone. May the Lord give you a well deserved "Honorable Mention" as you pass through the Golden Gates. Kudos to a great guy, and a great street cop. May God bless you and your family.

My heart and prayers go out to the Tobin family and friends. My God comfort your family during your time of loss.

Thanks Jim, for the pleasure of your company. Thanks, for all the cheer you brought to me, and many others. Thanks, for so many fond memories.

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Jim will be remembered at our Police Mass this Sunday, 11 SEP, at 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home (1140 W. Jackson Blvd). May his family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time.

Thanks Jim, remember our day with the Irving park Winos. Thanks for the photos Love marty

Jim, you kept a lot of friends together and your photos kept memories alive. Thanks Jim