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Thomas Chavez Obituary

Chavez, Thomas P. WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Chavez; loving father of Judi (the late Frank) Nance, Thomas (Linda), Frank (Carol), Laura Ryan, Sandy (Mazen) Darwich, Peggy Ellian and Roy (Kim) Chavez; dear grandfather of 15; dearest great-grandfather of 11 and great-great-grandfather of 1; devoted brother of John Rodriguez. Memorial visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. until time of service 8:30 p.m. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500 W), Burbank, IL 60459. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the family which they will be donating to Children's Memorial Hospital in Tom's name. Funeral info: 708-636-2320.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 30, 2016.

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Sydney Schmidt / Comfort Keepers

April 1, 2016

To The Chavez family. We (Comfort Keepers) were very sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. It was a pleasure and a privilege to have cared for him and, in the past, Hazel. You have our deepest condolences.

Jane

March 30, 2016

God is our refuge and strength. At Psalms41:6 he promises to help us.

Tanya Goins

March 30, 2016

My heartfelt condolences go out to the your family during this challenging time. Those who fall asleep in death God keeps in his memory because they are valuable in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15)

rosetta crawford

March 30, 2016

My deepest thoughts and sympathy are with your family at this time. God is the source of life. The one who gave life to all living persons is capable restoring life to someone who hasdied.how cooing this is . Psalm 36: 9 rosetta crawford

David and Althea

March 30, 2016

Sending our deepest condolences to the family for your loss. May the God of all understanding help guard your hearts and thoughts during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

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