Thomas Brannigan Obituary

Brannigan, Sr., Thomas G. 61, of Dyer, IN born December 1, 1946, suddenly passed away on Aug. 12, 2008; beloved friend and companion of Janice (nee DeKoker); loving father of Thomas G. (JoAnn) Brannigan, Jr. and Tamara (Allen) Martello; beloved grandfather of Tommy III, Breandan, Billy, Dylan, Lauren and Bryan; loving brother of Suzie (Joseph) Matuske and Cindy Brannigan and Denny "John" and Jim Brannigan. Tom worked at Home & Garden in his family business for many years. Loving and kind in all his ways, upright and just to the end of his days; Sincere and true in his heart and mind, a beautiful memory he left behind. He had a nature you could not help loving. A heart that was purer than gold; And to those who knew him and loved him, his memory will never grow old. Resting at Hirsch Funeral Home, Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30) at Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights, IL, where friends may call on Friday, August 15, 2008, from 2 to 9 p.m. Lying-in-state Saturday, August 16, 2008, at St. Maria's Church, 500 Northgate Dr., Dyer, IN. from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, Worth, IL. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 708-755-9014 or www.hirschfuneralhomes.com.