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Thomas Fitzgibbons Obituary

Fitzgibbons Jr., Thomas James Age 76 of Chicago formerly of Oak Lawn. Beloved husband of Mary Ann Fitzgibbons (nee Driscoll) for 54 years. Loving father of Tom (Beth), Tim (Melissa), Terry (Erin), Kevin (Kelly) Fitzgibbons and Kelli (Wayne) Larson. Dear Poppy of Patrick, Kiah, Drew, Ryan, Molly, Emma, Caitlin, Claire, Sean and Ella. Devoted son of Dorothy (late Thomas) Fitzgibbons. Fond brother of Laura (Mark) Seidner, Cindy (Tom Wades) Zetye, Jim (Amanda) Fitzgibbons and the late Dori Lownik. Uncle and cousin of many. He will be greatly missed by Mylo and Max. Visitation Sunday, September 30th at 1:00p.m. at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. (2 Blocks South of Dundee Road) followed by a 5:00p.m. Life Celebration Service. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Michael J Fox Foundation to cure Parkinson's Disease at www.michaeljfox.org are greatly appreciated. For more information 847.537.6600 or www.funerals.pro



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 29, 2018.

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Rudolph F & Laurie Schoewe

October 2, 2018

Mary Ann & Family,Rudy & I were sadan to hear of Tom's passing.We will keep you all in our Thoughts & Prayers

October 1, 2018

Tom and Family,
I am so sorry for loss, I hope you all find comfort in your memories of him.
Lynette Barazowski

Z L

October 1, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

September 29, 2018

May you find comfort and peace in your memories of your loved one. My the God of peace comfort you. Isaiah 61:1,2

C. Escobar

September 29, 2018

Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family for the loss of your beloved Thomas. May the depth of your faith and the love of those who also share your loss comfort you. - 1 Thessalonians 4:14

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30

Visitation

1:00 p.m.

Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd.

189 South Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090

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30

Celebration of Life

5:00 p.m.

Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd.

189 South Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090

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