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Thomas Flores Obituary

Flores, Thomas E. "Tom" Age 38, lifelong of the East Side, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015. Beloved son of Claire (nee Navarro) and the late Richard L. Flores; loving brother of Rosanne (Robert) Moran, Alan (Rocio) Flores and Michael Flores; dearest uncle of David, Kevin, Lauren, Danielle, Amelia, Juliana and Liam; fond nephew and cousin of many. Tom was a graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School and later attended Calumet College of St. Joseph. He enjoyed History and Science Fiction, was an avid bowler and a fan of the Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox. Visitation Wednesday, 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral services Thursday, May 7, 2015, 8:45 a.m. Prayers from Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated. 773-731-2749, elmwoodchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 5, 2015.

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kelley Cunningham

May 8, 2015

I've known Thomas for a very few years .
I'm so sorry for your loss
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Juanita A Garza

May 5, 2015

Tom - My "Mr T", was a big part of our family growing up. We loved having him over and there was always a story to tell when he left. Thank you for all the fun times and memories you gave our family.
Tom is our Angel now and will be watching over us.
I love you "Mr T" and will never forget you. * Julio's Mother

Dan & Christine Navarro

May 5, 2015

Dear Tom, Thank you for always letting us know of annual family picnic. I hope this tradition continues in your memory. May the glory that is God be yours.

May 5, 2015

My sincere sympathies to the family. May you find comfort as you reflect on whatever joy Tom brought to your lives.

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11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

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