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Thomas Bakas Obituary

Bakas, Thomas N. 85, of Lombard, formerly of Ocala, Florida. Found rest November 8th, 2009. Member of Local 704 BTJ Sprinklerfitters' Union. Loving husband of the late Jayne (nee Henney), dear brother of James (Joan) Bakas, Anne (John) O'Hern, Marita (the late Roger) Stevenson, Robert Bakas and the late June (Louis) Maric, Gregory (Lillian) Bakas, Joseph (Dorothy) Bakas, Peter (Helen) Bakas and Elaine, fond uncle of many. Family and Friends may gather at the Elm Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, 401 E. Lake St., Elmhurst, on Thursday, November 12th, from 10 AM until time of service at 11 AM. Interment Elm Lawn. Memorials, in Tom's name, to Elmhurst Memorial Hospice, 855 N. Church Ct., Elmhurst, IL 60126 are appreciated. For information contact Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary at 630-834-1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 10, 2009.

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