Thomas Jablonski Obituary

Dear Tom,

You showed us dignity, humor, and bravery every day in everything you did. You are with us every day.

Love, Jen

Nancy and Doran,
My heart is sad with you. Tom was a great friend and th ebest eight or I have ever or will ever have. He was always willing to lend a helping hand or help carry a heavy load. And, he was always willing to eat a burger or steak off the grill-just not fish- or to enjoy some cheese, crackers and olives. I know your heart is breaking but I'm sure he is now in a better place. I'm praying for you
Stephanie Dunlap

Nancy and family our condolences on your loss as well as the loss to all of us who knew Tom. From that first Specialists' class with Tom to our most recent time working together once more, Tom was always a dedicated professional, a caring individual, but most of all a person you could always count on for an encouraging word, some sage advice, or a clever remark that enriched all of us. He will truly be missed.

Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your best friend and confidant. Tom was always willing to go that extra mile (literally and figuratively) for me when it came to the furbutts needing help and he always could put a smile on a persons' face. He will be missed.

Nancy and Doran, my heart goes out to you. Tom was truly a nice person, I worked with him at County Hospital Human Resources. He would never get upset over things. I'd ask him how is it that he stayed so calm. He would say "If I can't do anything about it, why bother". I admired him for that. MISS YOU TOM!

I knew Tom pretty well in high school. He was a hub around which a good group of guys formed. We played sports, went out for burgers, listened to records, ate lunch together nearly every day, knew each other's phone number by heart, looked for each other in the crowd, dated some wonderful girls from the same far west suburban Catholic high school. Tom and I used to run a long warm-ups together before each track practice. He was the guy who shared a copy of one of my first really good reads, A Canticle for Leibowitz. He had a great heart, a ready smile, a positive word for everyone. Sad to hear he has passed on. My condolences to his wife and family.

Don Nekrosius

The world has lost a kind and gentle soul. I didn't know Tom well, but his love of cockers was apparent to all.He was so inclusive when I first joined Shorewood. I was so sorry to hear that you lost your best friend, Nancy. My heart is with you and I hope all your good memories bring you comfort.

Linda Sorensen, Shorewood Cocker Rescue

I was so sorry to read of Tom's passing in the Tribune today. I grew up on Mayfield Ave. with the Jablonski boys. I have lots of fond memories of our days there. Please accept my condolences on your loss.

Nancy, I will miss Tom. I am proud to have had him as a part of my family. I will never ever not think of him when I hear "The Christmas Song" because when I was a little girl, he sang it so beautifully in my parent's "parlor"for all of us. My love to all of you during this difficult time. I will think of him always and appreciate his gentleness and kind heart. Much love from us to you.

Nancy, my condolences to you and your family. Tom was indeed very special to many people and to his 4 legged friends. I will really miss him....such a great man. You are in my prayers.

Nancy, our heart goes out to you. Tom was indeed a very wonderful, caring man and will be greatly missed.
Grant and Barbara Bush

Nancy and family, I am so saddened to learn of Tom's passing. He was such a kind and caring man. Always willing to help in any way he could. You and your entire family will be in my prayers at this difficult time. Patti Oelrich/Shorewood Cocker Rescue

Nancy, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Julie & James Worley (Shorewood)