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Thomas L. "Big T" Harte

Thomas L. "Big T" Harte obituary, Glenview, IL

Thomas Harte Obituary

Harte, Thomas L. "Big T" Age 79, of Glenview, May 8, 2012. Loving husband of Rita; beloved father of Mary Jo (Renee), Eileen and Tom (Anne) Harte; proud grandfather of Patrick, Annie, Timmy, and Kelley Harte; dear brother of Joan (Richard) Konicek and the late William Harte and Gerry Pontarelli; fond brother-in-law of Tom Pontarelli, and Judy (Greg) Vanella; dear uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Tom was a veteran of the Korean War serving on the USS Iowa. Visitation Friday 3:30 p.m. until time of funeral mass 5 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 1775 Grove Street, Glenview. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sr. Paulanne's Needy Family Fund for Patrick Stein C/O OLPH 1775 Grove St. Glenview, IL 60025. Arrangements by N.H. Scott & Hanekamp, Glenview. Funeral info 847-998-1020.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2012.

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Mary Pat Gallagher-Henke

June 26, 2012

I was so sorry to hear that "Mr. Harte" passed away. What a lovely man, with a huge heart, a great smile, a wonderful sense of humor and great love for his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rich Reizen

May 11, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. The entire Harte family is in our prayers and the Reizen's are here if you need anyting at all in this time of need.

Bob and Rose Kus

May 11, 2012

Dear Harte Family,
Please know that we hold you in our hearts now and always.
Your dad (grandfather) will be remembered as the "Team
Grandpa" for Blaze and Summer Warrior baseball...now he is
"home." He was truly a grandfather for others.

Cathy Leonis

May 11, 2012

The world is a little duller with the loss of Tom Harte. There will be much laughter in heaven with his arrival. St. Peter, get ready!

linda dare

May 10, 2012

I have nothing but fond memories of your dad. Always so warm and welcoming. I never saw him without a smile on his face. That wonderful smile is looking down upon your family now.

Linda Dare

Peggy Grodek

May 10, 2012

Dear Mary Jo,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please accept my sincere sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Pat Pontarelli

May 10, 2012

Tom was more than my Uncle and Godfather.. He was a genuine and caring friend who shared openly and loved unconditionally. I will miss him dearly. I hope you find peace in the memories of his life well led.

Dan and Kyle O'Grady

May 10, 2012

We are thinking of the Harte family and are so sorry to hear about your dad.

Joyce Sienkowski

May 10, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a dear friend and a wonderful person. I loved his sense of humor and his caring ways. He was also fortunate to have such a caring family.
Tom will be remembered with love.

the green team of rainbow hospice

May 10, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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