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Thomas Flynn Obituary

Flynn, Thomas J. CPD, 37 years, retired in 1999; beloved husband and best friend of Patricia (Grosso), loving dad of Thomas, Mark and Lisa (Patrick) Kearns, fond grandpa of Tom, caring brother of Martin, Ret. CPD (Georgia), Patricia (late James, CFD) Galbraith, Carol (Tom) Hannon, Geraldine (Terry) Britton, Maureen (Don) Jordan, Barbara, Margaret (Richard) Wrona, Patrick, CPD (Liz), Michael, CPD (Michele) and the late John, NBPD (Mary Kay) and Georgine Flynn, brother- in-law of Joan (Pete) Rascia, Roger (T.J.) Grosso and Lynne (Chris) Holy, uncle, great- uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Tom will be dearly missed. Please omit flowers. Funeral Tuesday, 9:45 a.m. from the Belmont Funeral Home, 7120 W. Belmont Ave., to St. William Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. Please call funeral home for cemetery information. 773-286-2500. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2002.

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Mary Ann & Raymond Pizzello

July 28, 2002

Pat, There is nothing that I can say that will truly express how much we will miss Tom. He has truly become a treasured friend in the few years we have known him. He is greatly missed.

You know our prayers are with you and yours.

We will always be here for you.

Love

Mary Ann & Ray

Michele Flynn

July 19, 2002

Dear Pat and Family:



My first impression of Tom was that he was a quiet, distant guy who worked all the time. Over the last 20 years that I have been in the family, I realized he was a special person. He was quiet but very caring and funny. Pat, I remember one conversation with Tom when you were looking for a dress for the wedding. He was talking about how you were dragging him all over two states, all the gas he was wasting, etc., but he said it with such love in his voice that I still remember that phone conversation. He loved his family dearly. I hope the good memories will sustain you through this difficult time.

Debra & Timothy Thompson

July 14, 2002

To My Dearest Friend Debra Schmall & The Flynn Family,



Our condolenscenes go out to each and everyone of you on the lost of your loved one Thomas.



May time help lessen the pain,

May the memories of Thomas live with you forever,

May god help you in your time of need,

May god give Thomas everlasting Life.



God Bless,

The Thompsons

Richard Schak

July 12, 2002

The world has lost another one of the good guys!

Raymond Wehrs

July 12, 2002

Mrs. Flynn, I knew Tom from our old days at the Shakespere Station. I was in the Burglary Division while Tom was in Robbery. I always considered Tom a good friend of mine and I'm very sorry to hear of his death. He was a great guy and one of the best detectives I knew. My condolences to you and your family.

Jean & Mary Moreth

July 12, 2002

Pat and family,

Professionally, Tom was a great Detective, mentor and friend. We regret his passing and your loss.

Debbie Schmall

July 11, 2002

Auntie Pat, Tom, Mark and Lisa –



Lexie and I feel very blessed to have had Uncle Tom in our lives. He was a very special man. We’ll never forget the time we spent in Florida with him and Auntie Pat, especially when we went back to my dad’s. I knew how nervous dad was about seeing Uncle Tom for the first time since the divorce, but Uncle Tom showed what kind of a man he was by shaking dad’s hand with a smile and sharing stories and drinks on the balcony. It meant a lot to me and to my dad. And I also will always have fond memories of summers in Delevan on Uncle Tom’s boat when I was younger, and learning (unsuccessfully) to water ski. You know I love all of you more than I can say, and never forget that I will always be here for you no matter what. Be strong, Uncle Tom would want that. And he’ll always be in your hearts to help you.

Russ Weingart

July 10, 2002

Tom will certainly be missed, he was the best Robbery Detective I had the privilege of working with. His memory was so outstanding you could only stand and be amazed by it. When I was a young Detective I looked up and wanted to be like Tom, but no one ever matched his innate ability. My deepest sympathy to his family.

George and Pamela Predick

July 9, 2002

Tom was a very kind and interesting person, and I enjoyed all the times we spent with him, Pat and the family, up in Wisconsin. He will truly be missed.

Cynthia Lesner

July 9, 2002

Dear Pat,

You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear husband, Tom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Cynthia (Lynne's cousin)

Jim Grosso

July 9, 2002

Pat,



So sorry to hear about Tom. He always seemed to see the good in others, and made you feel good about yourself. He will be sorely missed.

Joe McMahon

July 9, 2002

Tom was the greatest detective that I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with. Many lives were made richer by Tom being a Chicago Police officer and many people were safer in their lives and in their homes by the work that Tom did. When I started out as a new detective, Tom was the one that I looked up to and learned from. Tom will be missed

Jim Felicelli (APMG DISPATCHER)

July 9, 2002

I'm very sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy.

Michael Fleming

July 8, 2002

Tom, you and Phil were the best Robbery Detectives I have had the pleasure of working with. Minds like steel traps. My condolences to your family.

Roman & Dana Tapkowski

July 8, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Tom will be missed by all.



Roman (Retired B & A) & Dana (017) Tapkowski

Matt L. Rodriguez

July 8, 2002

Family of Tom Flynn,

For over three decades, I have said that Tom was one of the finest of "Chicago's Finest". I'm proud to have known him.

RABBI MOSHE WOLF, CHAPLAIN CHICAGO POLICE DEPT.

July 8, 2002

with deep sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the whole family on your loss.tom was a good man and loved by all who knew him , he was something special.you're in our thoughts and prayers.

Evelyn Augustin

July 8, 2002

To Pat and Family,



I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences.



Evelyn Augustin

Teri Campbell

July 8, 2002

Tom was one of the kindest, dearest person I've ever known. He shall be missed terribly by all who knew and loved him.

My deepest condolences

Teri

Joe Campbell

July 8, 2002

Dearest Pat & Family,

My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know that you have a very deep Faith. May that Faith give you Peace for the past, Grace for the present, and Hope for the future. That is what Tom wants for you. May God's Loving Peace be with you all.

With Sadness, Love & Respect,

Joe Campbell

Joseph & Carol Smolen

July 8, 2002

You have our deepest sympathy.

Curtis BLANC

July 8, 2002

He'll be missed....

Rocco Rinaldi

July 8, 2002

Tom my life has been made richer for having known and workin with such a wonderful person, you will be missed by all those that you touched. Rocky

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