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Thomas Gavin Obituary
Gavin, Thomas J. age 61, Corporal USAR, beloved husband of the late Patricia K. Gavin (nee Voris), loving father of Carolyn (Mario) Cardenas, John (Debbie), Molly (John) Lyons and Morgan Gavin, dear grandpa of Alyssa, Nicky, Jack, Timmy, Marty and Tommy, devoted brother of John (Kathy) Gavin and Maureen (the late Jim) Murray, fond brother-in-law of George "Mickey" (Dorothy), Nancy (Martin) Gleason, John (Betsy), Stephen (Liz), Casey (Roxanne) Voris and Katie (Mark) Campbell, "Uncle Tom" was also dearly loved by his many nieces and nephews. Member of Pipefitters Local #597. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 10:15 a.m., from the Brady-Gill (Heeney-Laughlin Directors), 2929 W. 87th St., Evergreen Park, to St. Barnabas Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-636-5500. 
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for Thomas Gavin
Emmett Whealan
January 27, 2006
Deepest sympathy to the Gavin and Voris families for the loss of Tom.
Rich and Amy O'Connell
January 24, 2006
Carolyn, John, Molly and Morgan,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless,
Mary Mischka
January 24, 2006
Dear Morgan,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Know that, as always, you are in my thoughts. Please let me know if you need anything at all.
Love,
Kate & Bill Walsh
January 24, 2006
Dear Morgan,John,Molly and Carolyn, We were sorry to hear that you lost your Dad. We know that it helps to have each other and good friends at these sad times. We will pray for you.
Love, Bill and Kate Walsh
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Patricia Kean O'Brien
January 23, 2006
Dear Carolyn,John,Molly and Morgan:
My deepest sympathy on the death of your dad. He was a wonderful man and a good friend. Though it is sad for you all to have lost both your parents at such young ages, be happy in knowing they are together again. Love you all
Patty
David Czuprynski
January 23, 2006
I am very sorry to hear about Tom's passing. He was a great man who always seemed to be so happy. His loss will be felt for a long time.
Skippy
Deb Bauder
January 23, 2006
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Molly, John, Tommy, and the entire family, you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Cindy, Chris & Mia Mattingly
January 22, 2006
Dear Gavin Gang~
Our prayers and love go out to you. It's so tough to lose your dad...we're truly sorry for your loss. Although it will never get better, it will get different and through faith and each other you will find strength and peace. Remember all the good times!
Thinking of you.
Love,
Mimi Barry
January 22, 2006
Dear John,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Barry Family
Edward Crowe
January 22, 2006
Our condolences Crowe Family
Joan Golen
January 22, 2006
How terribly sorry Fred and I are to hear of the loss of your Dad. At times like this I wish we were not so far away so we could tell you in person that you are all, and will remain, in our thoughts and prayers. Love Joan and Fred
Lois Welsh
January 22, 2006
Carolyn, John, Molly and Morgan
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the death of your father. We knew both he and your mother and cared for them both very much. You will always have them in your thoughts and memories, as will everyone who knew them . Be strong and take care.
Lois and Rich Welsh
Casey Voris
January 22, 2006
Carolyn, John, Molly and Morgan my prayers are strong and steady, please have and keep
your faith for that is all we really have. I love you guys.
Uncle Casey
Rosemary McMahon
January 22, 2006
Carolyn, John, Molly & Morgan,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of your Dad. He was such a wonderful man and a great neighbor to me. I will kep you all in my prayers.
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