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Thomas Brown Obituary
(Ret. CTA), 77, beloved husband of 56 years to Margaret (nee Murphy), devoted father of Thomas, Jr. (Colleen Renehan), Michael, William (Meghan), and Carrie (Torrey Lewis), proud grandfather of Heather (Michael Gagen), Caitlynn, Maggie, Ayla, Aiden, Maeve, Declan, Finnegan, cherished great grandfather of Abel and Violet, fond uncle to many, including Kimberly (Mike Hernandez) and Christine (Adrian Jaramillo), favorite nephew to "the sisters," and best cousin and friend to many.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alice (née O'Brien), and his brother George. He is survived by his loving sister Barbara (Edward Swiderski, Ret. Sgt. CPD).
Visitation will be held at McInerney Central Chapel,4635 S. Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60609 on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 3 – 8 p.m. Funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at McInerney Central Chapel with internment to follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery, 16201 104th Ave, Orland Park, Il 60467. Attendees can meet at Good Shepherd (not in procession) at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, place a bet on the next Kentucky Derby in Tom's honor.
Please visit THOMAS BROWN BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or 773-268-0703
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