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Thomas Ghee Obituary

Ghee, Thomas J. Age 90 of Palos Heights formerly of Chicago, Retired CPD. Dear Brother of Mary (the Late Nestor) Cygan, Katherine (the Late Lou) Allabastro and the Late Peggy (the Late Frank) Dvorak. Beloved Uncle of Many Nieces, Nephews, Great Uncle of Many and Great Great Uncle of Many. Beloved Friend and Golfing Partner of Many. Visitation Friday 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Van Henkelum Funeral Home 13401 S. Ridgeland Ave. Palos Heights (Located in Westgate Commons Plaza). Family and Friends will gather on Saturday 9:45 A.M at St. Alexander Church for funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. Per the wishes of Thomas there will be no procession from the funeral home or to the cemetery. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers memorials to a charity of your choice would be appreciated Chicago Police Detective 51st St. and Wentworth Station. For Information Please Call (708) 448-3530 or www.vanhenkelum.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 16, 2012.

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February 19, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with & driving Tommie back & forth from work for years. He didn't know how to drive. He also got me on the golf course. He never spoke bad ab out anybody. He will b e missed by many. Ken Burt Maderia Beach,Fl.

e fred bosse

February 17, 2012

great guy, along with his partner daly - daly came on when tommie ghee didn't have a driver's license, so pat daly always drove - made area 1 a pleasure to work at - e fred bosse

Steve McGreal

February 17, 2012

Repeatedly met Tom on the practice tee at Gleneagles and Water's Edge. Always a warm and gracious gentleman.

John Capesius

February 17, 2012

I worked with Tom in the 70's at Area 1, General Assignments. Nice man, good officer and the type of person who cared about everyone.

alan & Barbara Pokrzywa

February 16, 2012

Allour best wishes and condolences to his family. You guys have had a rough time all around lately.Hope our love and concern helps in your time of grief.Alan & Barbara Pokrzywa

February 16, 2012

May GOD bless you and family in this time

CPD David Saucedo Peer Support

Fr. Dan Brandt

February 16, 2012

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Tom will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 26 FEB, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: 312/738-7588]

February 16, 2012

To the family of Thomas Ghee may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

Joyce Matusek

February 16, 2012

Mary, Tess & Family,
My sympathy goes out to you on Tom's passing.

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