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Thomas Enright Obituary

Enright, Rev. Thomas M. Loving son of the late Thomas J. and Catherine. Beloved brother of Mary (Patrick) Clancy, Jean (the late Eugene) Plewa and Kathleen. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Fr. Tom was an Associate Pastor at St. Mary of the Woods Church, Chicago, St. Theresa Church, Palatine, St. Joseph Church, Wilmette and Our Lady of Ransom, Niles and former Pastor of St. Alphonsus, Lemont, and Transfiguration Church, Wauconda. Memorials to the Priest Retirement and Mutual Aid Association 4951 Harrison St., Hillside, IL 60162, Our Lady of Ransom Church or Juvenile Diabetes Research, 11 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60603 would be appreciated. Funeral Wednesday, August 14th 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Ransom Church 8300 Greenwood Ave., Niles. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Visitation Tuesday, August 13th at Our Lady of Ransom from 3-9 PM with a vigil service at 7 PM. For information www.smithcorcoran.com or 773 736-3833.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 12, 2013.

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Kathy, Tom, and Baby Kellan

kathy Enright

August 3, 2014

Marissa, Tom, and Baby Kellan

kathy Enright

August 3, 2014

Tom with Kellan

kathy Enright

August 3, 2014

Tom with Kellan

kathy Enright

August 3, 2014

Tom with Kellan

kathy Enright

August 3, 2014

Family

kathy Enright

August 3, 2014

Watermelon carved by Mr. Dominguez

kathy Enright

August 3, 2014

Sign in front of OLR church

kathy Enright

August 3, 2014

kathy Enright

August 3, 2014

August 23, 2013

To Father Tom Family our deepest sympathy.
Family Plewa and Glowacz

Bonk Family

August 22, 2013

How sad we are to have learned Fr. Tom is now resting with the angels. We truly enjoyed his Basket Blessing service every Holy Saturday and would travel for miles to assemble for our tradition. It will not be the same without Fr. Tom. May his memory be eternal. The Bonk Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

dolores tintori

August 19, 2013

my deepest sympathy to the family of father tom and to our lady of ransom church. he was a peaceful and friendly man who always had a smile for everyone. my granddaughter altar served and was very close with father tom. she is so very sad with his passing. we will remember him in our prayers and will always be grateful for his compassion and friendship. god bless father tom and may he rest in peace.
love, dee tintori and family.

Monica Neff

August 16, 2013

Father Tom will be greatly missed. I had the priveledge of talking with him many times & 3 of my 4 son's knew him from Religious Ed. Monica Neff

Marlene Buntenbach

August 13, 2013

He was a great person. I Love talking to him. He will be greatly missed. He was a great Pastor at Transfiguration Parish.

Maleena Moreci

August 13, 2013

Father Tom married me and my husband Domenic last August. He was the sweetest, kindest, funniest man. He knew how to make you feel comfortable. Truly a loss on Earth and a gain in Heaven. May you Rest In Peace, Father. You will be greatly, greatly missed.

Joe Paolelli

August 13, 2013

Thank you for your years of service to the Church. Despite all of your accomplishments, you were one of the humblest people I have ever met. Your gentle and unassuming manner belied a host of accomplishments, honors, and knowledge. I will miss you, but you will remain an inspiration to me. I am looking forward to seeing you again someday!

Joana

August 13, 2013

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Fr Tom..I missed him on saturday after mass.. he always stands right by the door and greet parishioners as we leave the church...I feel blessed to have shaken his hands for the last time last week..you have touched so many lives in so many ways..may your soul rest in eternal peace Father! we love you and you will be terribly missed.

August 13, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. Father Enright hired me as the principal at St. Alphonsus School in Lemont. He was one of the kindest priests I ever worked with. He was missed when he was transferred.
Sister Mary Mark Derbas

Monica and Tony Paolelli

August 13, 2013

Thank you, Father Tom, for sharing with us your life of dedicated service to the very last. We remain inspired by your lingering gentleness, patience and humility.

Monica and Tony Paolelli OLR

Larry Armstrong

August 13, 2013

My sincere condolences to his family and parishioners. He was a good friend to my Aunt Lil Ozmun.

Ben Paolelli

August 13, 2013

Fr. Tom did so much for Our Lady of Ransom when he came six years ago. I altar served with him many times, and later worked in the parish office, so I frequently experienced Fr. Tom's kind personality. He will be sorely missed by all of us.

The Liptak Family

August 12, 2013

Our condolences to your family. Fr. Tom was a wonderful priest and will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Jessica Deihl

August 12, 2013

I am so sad to hear of Father Tom's passing. He made mass fun, even for a little girl that didn't want to sit still in the pews! His love for God, the church, and its parishoners was evident. He was so kind and friendly, always smilng, and he always remembered our names. He is easily my favorite pastor, and I will miss him. Rest in peace, Father Tom. Thank you for all you did for St. Alphonsus.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

August 12, 2013

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Fr. Tom will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 25 AUG, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

With Love, Michelle L and Mom

August 12, 2013

Dear Jean and Family,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved brother. I know from stories that you have shared, that Fr. Tom has touched many lives and will be missed a great deal. May Our Lord lead His faithful servant, Fr. Tom home.

August 12, 2013

Fr. Enright was a very special mentor to me. He hired me as Choir Director when I was quite young, and he had confidence and faith in me. As a result, I am still working a position of choral directing after all these years. I am forever grateful to him. I will miss Fr. Tom immensely. He was a wonderful man.

Pete Doe

August 12, 2013

Tom and I were classmates at Quigley, the minor seminary. I left after year four; Tom went on to be ordained. God bless you Thomas and the 30 other of our classmates who have gone before. You are all missed down here. Requiescas in pace sacerdos magnus.

Marie Markowski

August 12, 2013

I have so many wonderful memories of Father Tom. He was always there to share a laugh or comfort when there were tears. Well done, good and faithful servant. May you rest in the arms of the angels. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

August 12, 2013

We will remember Fr Tom! not only was he a caring Priest but a go to person for any cooking tips! God Bless you all, Lucille Colletti

teresa chouinard-cooke

August 12, 2013

I will always remember the great dinners we ate together when mom made a casserole for dinner. i miss u greatly.

August 12, 2013

I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU IN MY PRAYERS
MARGARET SEEKINGS, TRANSFIGURATION.

August 12, 2013

My heart goes out to you and your family during this most difficult time. karen rosenkranz

carolyn and jim montgomery

August 12, 2013

your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

steve r

August 12, 2013

Well done good and faithful servant

Kermit O'Brien

August 11, 2013

So sorry for your loss

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Memorial Events
for Thomas Enright

Aug

13

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Ransom Church

8300 Greenwood Ave., Niles, IL

Aug

13

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Ransom Church

8300 Greenwood Ave., Niles, IL

Aug

14

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Ransom Church

8300 Greenwood Ave., Niles, IL

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