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Thomas Coleman Obituary

Coleman, Thomas D. Chairman of the Board Coleman Floor Co., age 70, beloved father of Thomas "Tim" (Kathy), Debbie (Mario) Retondo and Janet (Doug) Exel, cherished son of Lillian (late Clarence), devoted grandfather of Erin and Kristen Coleman, Kevin, Nicole and Kyle Retondo, dear brother of Nancy (Jim) White and Patsy Coleman. Service Friday, 12 noon, at Lakeside Congregation, 1221 County Line Rd., Highland Park. Entombment will be private. Family visitation Friday, 3 p.m. at Lake Shore Country Club, 1255 Sheridan Rd., Glencoe. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Northwestern University Medical School, "Liver Research Unit" NMFF c/o Kelley Green, 675 N. St. Clair, Suite 15-250, Chicago, IL, 60611, would be appreciated Info., The Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 847-256-5700. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
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Gail P

January 21, 2002

While working for CFC Tom always had a smile for everyone. He will be greatly missed and my prayers are with him and his family at this time of grief.

MIKE McCOOL

January 17, 2002

IF YOU WERE FORTUNATE TO HAVE KNOWN TOM COLEMAN THEN YOU KNOW WHAT A GREAT HUMAN BEING HE WAS. HE WAS ONE OF THE MOST HONEST AND SINCERE INDIVIDUALS I HAVE EVER KNOWN. TOM GAVE ME MY START IN THIS BUSINESS IN 1968, HE WAS NOT ONLY A GREAT BOSS BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY HE WAS A CARING FRIEND. YOU CAN NEVER SAY ENOUGH "GOOD THINGS" ABOUT A PERSON LIKE TOM. I CANNOT AND WILL NOT EVER FORGET WHAT TOM DID FOR ME AND MY FAMILY, BOTH PERSONALY AND PROFESSIONALLY. IT'S NICE TO KNOW THAT TOM IS IN GOD'S CARE NOW. OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE THOMAS D.COLEMAN FAMILY. MIKE AND LAURA MCCOOL

Marvin L. Dennen

January 16, 2002

I'll never forget Tom Coleman's many visits to my office at Josh Muss's headquarters. He always had a youthful smile, an optomistic view, and good things to say about everyone. (including Don Kirk.) I will miss my friend Tom. May he rest in peace. Marvin Dennen

Thomas Tylutki

January 11, 2002

A donation has been made in the name of Thomas D. Coleman to the "Liver Research Unit" at Northwestern University Medcical School.

Roger Yule

January 11, 2002

With deepest sympathy to the Coleman family.

JAMES WELCH

January 11, 2002

MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE COLEMAN FAMILY.



TOM WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.



JIM WELCH

WELCH DRYWALL COMPANY

Beth Young& SEth Flowers

January 11, 2002

Our sincere condolences to the Coleman family.Our prayer our with you.



Beth & Seth (CFC warehouse)

Lori Tednes

January 11, 2002

My sincere condolences to the Coleman family. My prayers are with you.

DAVID R. STORCH

January 11, 2002

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH TOM`S FAMILY.

The Van Haezebrouck Family

January 11, 2002

Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be sorely missed.

Frank Beasley

January 10, 2002

I have worked with the Coleman family for over a decade and the

experience has always been professional.My condolence to the family and all at Coleman's.

Frank Beasley

Town and Country Homes

Jeffrey Bond

January 10, 2002

My sincere condolences to the family. Tom will surely be missed.

Karen & Peter Exel

January 10, 2002

Our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Coleman family.

Karen, Peter, Chris & Matt Exel

Jeannette Rivard

January 10, 2002

My sincere condolences for the loss of a great man and poet. A charming man I met at my son's wedding.

Phillip Nuel

January 9, 2002

I have been a installer in Local 1185 since 1968, and the Coleman name has always been spoken to me in the highest regard. I have worked for Coleman for several years, and and know this to be true. My condolences to the family and friends of Thomas Coleman.

Oliver Ammerman

January 9, 2002

Tom was a man who was well respected are deepest sympathy to the Coleman family. The Oliver Ammerman Family

Rob & Deb Exel/Cuff

January 9, 2002

Our thoughts are with all of the Coleman family at this time.



Rob & Deb

Janet Exel

January 9, 2002

I will always remember my loving father in my mind and in my heart.

Thank you all for your kind words at this difficult time, I know my dad was well loved.

Janet (Coleman) Exel

Carpenters Local 1185

January 9, 2002

The officers and members of Carpenters Local Union 1185 wish to extend their heartfelt sympathy to the Coleman family at this time.

Keith Jutkins, President/Bus. Rep.; William Broadhead, Vicepresident/Bus. Rep.; Stephen P. Brysch, Fin. Sec'y/Treasurer/Bus. Rep.; Steven Lange, Business Rep.

Tim & Nancy Taylor

January 9, 2002

To all family and friends. Tom was a good friend to Nancy & myself for the past 25 years. He always had a smile, a kind thought and usually a joke or two. We will miss him greatly.

Diane Ruiz

January 9, 2002

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tom is now an angel watching over all of us.

With Love,

Diane Ruiz (Janet's friend)

Mike Meyers

January 9, 2002

It was a honor knowing such an outstanding person. Tom will be greatly missed.

Mike Meyers

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