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Thomas Daker Obituary

Daker, Thomas William of Westmont, formerly of Berwyn, beloved husband of Margarita, loving father of Laura Malek, Tiffany, Christopher and Mason Daker, dear stepfather of Raven and Nikko Puralewski, fond grandfather of Dominick Malek, dear brother of Kathleen Fleming, Nancy Evitt, Marilyn, Jimmy, Larry, Danny, William and John Daker, devoted son of Mary and the late Horace, fond uncle of many. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Mass Friday at Holy Trinity Church, Westmont. Interment private. 708-352-6500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 1, 2006.

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Mike Schmidt

February 5, 2006

Tiffany And Family.I was very sadden to hear about your Dad.He was a very good man.I knew your dad though the Lakeville Motor Express (LME) days and always treated us Drivers fair and good, when we would be picking up our trailers or dropping off the full ones.Heres something that i always believe in and that is there is a great balcony above you and you dad and all others that have gone up will be looking down on you and always keeping tabs on his family.So if ever you feel something different in yourself that you haven't felt before,it will be your dad expressing his thoughts on your situation.Tom will be in my prayers for days to come. Big Mike, Styer Transpotation Driver. (Roc to St,Paul).God Bless All.

Mason Daker

February 4, 2006

As you all know Thomas is my fater, I know truly he will be missed by all of us deeply. We will all see him again in heaven, he is not suffering anymore. Also he is not alone, he is with, Grandpa Daker, I bet you they are in heaven and Grandpa Daker is showing him around and playing some cards. I miss you so much Dad, I really love you so much, it hurts so bad, and I will see you one day in heaven. I know you are even watching me write this right now. 7/26/1953-1/30/2006 R.I.P Dad I love you so much.

Diana DiTuri

February 3, 2006

Dear Tiffany:



I am so sorry to hear the sad news about your father. He will always be with you in your heart. Please know I am thinking of you during this sad time.



Diana DiTuri

Maggi Fisher

February 3, 2006

Although I did not know Thomas Daker personally, I know his daughter, TIffany Daker; a beautiful, intelligent, hilarious, vivacious, caring, unbelievably strong, and determined young women, with whom I attend nursing school. She has carried me through many hard times at school with her confidence and selfless guidance. The father that was taken from her and her family much too soon must have been a wonderful man. And so I pray for him and his family that he will look down upon them and see that even though they are sad in his absence, they will continue on with their lives, supporting each other with loving guidance.

Kathy Germolec

February 3, 2006

My deepest sympathies go out to Michelle, Tiffany, Christopher and Mason. It has been years since I saw Tom (your father) but when I heard of his passing I had to go and say a prayer for him. We spent many happy times together when our children were young (at their birthday parties). I also fondly remember he liked to play cards with my mother-in-law (may she rest in peace). He was a caring husband and father and will be missed. May God give you strength through this very trying time.

Kevin Spisak

February 3, 2006

Dear Tiffany,

I'm very sorry for your loss, my condolences go out to you and your family in this time of sadness.

Sincerely

Kevin Spisak

AL WOJDAK

February 2, 2006

DAKER FAMILY

I WORKED WITH TOM AT CUSTOM COMPANIES, I WAS PROUD TO HAVE A GOOD FRIEND AND CO WORKER. HE WOULD ALWAYS ASK ME FOR SOME ASSISTANCE WHEN HE USED TO ROUTE US DRIVERS INTO WISC. I FELT HONORED TO BE ASKED TO HELP WHEN NEEDED. I LOST A VERY GOOD FRIEND.MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR WHOLE FAMILY.HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL OF US.

AL W.

February 2, 2006

Tiffany Daker

February 2, 2006

My father was loved by many people and definately loved by myself. I try to imagine this all as a dream. That I am going to wake up tomorrow and get a call from my daddy saying, "What's going on kid? How's school? How are those damn boys doing? Driving you nuts?". I want to hear him say it again, just one more time. I miss you daddy so much, it hurts so bad. I wish you were here, you will always be here in my heart and in my soul. I love you so so so much.

Lisa Radziewicz

February 1, 2006

Dear Daker Family,

I'm deeply saddened by Tom's passing. Although I knew the severity of his illness, I believed he would overcome it as it was his nature to conquer. We didn't know too much about our personal lives, but in this industry, your co-workers become your 2nd family, Tom's wit and sense of humor will be missed not only by myself, but by all who knew him. May God Bless all of you during this trying time and I'm certain he is smiling from above.

Barbara Daker

February 1, 2006

My condolences to all family members.

Laura Malek

February 1, 2006

He was taken too soon from us. Although it was expected due to the nature of his illness, it did come as a shock to me as I did not get to see him tonight in the hospital as I had planned. Also, as most of you know, I did not have the greatest of relationships with my father, but I still loved him dearly and will miss him tremendously. I look forward to seeing all of you at the wake tomorrow.

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