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Thomas Bringley Obituary

Bringley, Thomas Tyler June 22, 2008, age 26, late of New York City, NY. Beloved husband of Krista Bringley (nee Edmundson), cherished son of James and Maureen [Gallagher] Bringley, dear brother of Patrick and Tara (Lohr) Bringley and Mia Bringley, loving grandson of Joseph and Edna Bringley and the late Francis and Kathryn Gallagher, fond son-in-law of Jeanne and Ross Edmundson, kind brother in law of Matthew Edmundson. Graduate of Homewood Flossmoor H.S., Class '99, Duke University, Class '03 and New York University, Class '08 with PhD in Mathematics. Member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, Friday, from 2 to 9 p.m. Memorial Celebration Saturday, 1 p.m. Interment Mt. Greenwood Cemetery. A scholarship at NYU has been established in Thomas' name. Any donations may be sent to NYU, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Attn: Cheryl Sylivant, 251 Mercer St., New York, NY, 10012, mentioning the Thomas Tyler Bringley Scholarship. (708) 798-5300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 25, 2008.

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Mitchell Bressack

December 17, 2008

Tom, we missed having you drop by over Thanksgiving weekend; it wasn't the same not being able to remind you that you still owe Rachel $1 (or as you always recalled (incorrectly) that she still owes you $1);

Steven Vernick

October 19, 2008

Dear Jim & Maureen,

I am very saddened to discover the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
With deep sympathy,
Steve Vernick - Syracuse University Brewster Hall Fl. 9 in 1970

Mark Stojak

July 12, 2008

I have taken time to celebrate my memories with him. His life has inspired me to continue with my spiritual and academic studies. I am impressed by his caring, thoughtful and intellectual example. Please give a special hug to Mia for me. 'Till we see him again...

Stephanie Sims

July 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I am honored to have shared memories with Tom. You'll be missed buddy! R.I.P. Tommy B!!!

Jill Peck

June 30, 2008

I was very saddened to hear of Tom's passing away. For such a short life, he left such a large impact. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Jennifer (Kleinpaste) Fisher

June 30, 2008

To the Bringley Family:
I'm so sad and sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Tom was one of my first students from my earliest teaching years at Heather Hill School. My memories of him are of a bright eyed, blonde haired , serious boy who even at 8 years old had a passion for learning. I'm sure that I am only one of many people who will remember him fondly and keep all of you close in prayer.

Kathy and John Schultz, Angela and Will Zeman, Karla, Chris and Madi Kail The Schultz Family

June 30, 2008

Dearest Krista,Ross, Jeanne, Matt and the Bringley Family,

We send our sincere sympathy on Tom's untimely passing.We send you our love and prayers Krista and know that Our Heavenly Father has you in his hands and will give you the strength to get through this most difficult time. May God bless your family and bring you the peace and understanding HE can only give.
We love you and send you our prayers and thoughts.

Jane Muszynski

June 29, 2008

Krista, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. I know from your mother what an accomplished man he was, and how happy the two of you were to have found each other. With the support of your very loving family, you will get through this very difficult time.

Denny Schillings

June 28, 2008

I am so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. I remember him very, very well as a Sophomore in my Advanced Placement European History class at H-F. I was pleased to see he recently obtained his PH.D. - I had no doubt the bright, friendly young man I knew then would be a succesful adult. My thoughts are with his family and wife.

Don and Jan Shryock

June 28, 2008

We were saddened to learn of Tom's death. What a fine and courageous young man he was. Dave has talked about him so much and we have had you all in our prayers thru this journey.

Dean & Sandie Walker

June 28, 2008

To the Bringley Family our condolences. We only know you through Korean Adoption meetings. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Daniel Pienta

June 27, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Christine Longawa

June 27, 2008

My prayers and warmest thoughts are extended to your family. I had the opportunity to be Tom's classmate from Heather Hill to HF.

Kathy & Bill Quinn

June 26, 2008

Bringley Family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Tom was a fantastic person, though we only knew him as young man and not as an adult- I can only imagine how fantastic he was. Our thoughts are with you at this time of great sorrow and loss.

Julie Huisman ( Aprati)

June 26, 2008

my deepest sympathy to the Bringley family

Susan Olvey

June 25, 2008

My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Krista and Tom's love and courage throughout have been an inspiration. My deepest sympathy at the loss of this wonderful young man. With much love, Susan Olvey

Karl and Susan Willard

June 25, 2008

Krista and Members of Tom's Extended Family,

We are deeply saddened by this news. We only met Tom during his wedding weekend, and enjoyed the brief time we had in getting to know such an accomplished and energetic young man to be chosen by Krista as her husband. His strength and attitude was evident then and never more so than during his struggle over the past 2 ½ years. Krista, our heart goes out to you, having known you since you were a little girl, we know your strength and perseverance over these years was one of the strengths that Tom valued and drew upon at the times he needed it most. Tom will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him. Much love and many prayers are being sent to Tom’s wife, family and friends.

NENA BRAJKOVIC

June 25, 2008

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE
BRINGLEY FAMILY .TOMMY WAS A GREAT YOUNG MAN.

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June 25, 2008

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