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Thomas Gaffney Obituary

Gaffney Sr., Thomas J. beloved husband of Jill (nee Stolen), loving father of Tara Gaffney and Thomas J. Gaffney Jr., dear brother of Patty (John) Stebe, Kevin (Lynn) Gaffney, Karyl (Gary) Eggert, Bill Gaffney, Terry Gaffney and Merriane (Mark) Wendt, brother-in-law of Dave (Barb) Stolen, and Jan (Bud) Passananti, cherished uncle of Bethaney (Ryan) Chindlund, Hillary, Jen, Buddy, Brian, Laura, Stephanie, Jason, Colleen, Sean, Pete, Mike, Mark, Megan and Steven. Tom's dogs, Kelly and Jordan will also miss him. Visitation Sunday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral service Monday, 11 a.m., at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park. For info, please call: 847-678-1950 www.sax-tiedemann.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 20, 2008.

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Wlliam Straka

July 31, 2008

Tom was a big part of my life during the 80's. I involved him in Karate class, my drinking buddy at Rubino's,
Camping at Morris. My son and daughter were raised with Tommy around all the time. and most important- He got into our hearts.

Nancy Matthews

July 21, 2008

Thinking of you Jill and your family today and the days ahead.
Love to you .
Nancy Matthews

Terry Mineo

July 21, 2008

Dear Jill and family -
I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I know that you will miss him terribly, but at least he is in a better place and not in any more pain. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Debbie Mulcahy-Cugier

July 20, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Marge Zielinski (Schulmeister)

July 20, 2008

Tom was a wonderful husband and a great father. He did everything he could to take care of his family. He will be greatly missed. You can never forget that smile that would instantly make you smile back.

Mark & Beth Sanfilippo

July 20, 2008

Tom our Dear Friend, you were one in a million. A sense of humor that never stopped, one liners no-one could match. And a Heart that kept on giving. We will miss you forever my FRIEND.
Our Love and Condolences to Jill, Tara, Tommy. All of Toms extended family & his many many friend. And of course his loving puppies. We Love you all.

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