Thomas Kowalski Obituary

I am just hearing about the passing of this Great Man! My heart is heavy. Tom is the reason I completed my undergraduate degree. He headed up the "Project Academis" program to help Pro Athletes complete their degrees during their off seasons. Without this program, I may not have gone on to finish. He was a blessing to so many Pro Players from all sports. God´s blessing to his family.

I just learned of Tom's passing. We worked together while at DePaul. He was a GREAT colleague and friend. Although we weren't in frequesnt contact after we left the university, whenever I thought about the good times there, Tom was usually a part of those memories. My deepest sympathy goes to the Kowalski family.

I was Tom phlebotomist. I will always remember you Tom God bless u. Funny guy. I will miss you.

Kowalski family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was one of those few people that you can truly describe a a "great guy". I have many fond childhood and adolescent memories of "Killer". He was put on earth to help people--and boy did he. There is no way to quantify the number of lives he touched. May he rest in peace.
Glen Krupica

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

I also worked with Tom at DePaul University. I will always remember him as a kind, fun loving person. Someone said a gentle giant, I would only add sportsman to that.
My prayers go out to his family and say may he rest in peace.

I worked with Tom at DePaul's Office of Admissions many moons ago. He was a gentle giant with a warm smile. Praying for his wife, children, sister, family and friends. You have my deepest sympathies.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate his life.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

We are all going to miss Tom. Sorry we could not make it. We will remember all of the memories of holiday's & time we spent together. He was a great guy, husband, & father

Thanking GOD for the great, kind person that Tom was (& the legacy he leaves behind), and many fond memories of him. DEEPEST SYMPATHY...

What a great mentor Tom was to so many, and what a wonderful family he and Diane have created. I hope you will have the comfort of his memory and of
God's love to carry you through this time, and that you carry on your work for others in his memory.

I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. He was truly one of the nice guys.

Diane, I am sooooo sorry and sad to hear about Tom. He was truly a delightful man that I will always remember
He was very inspirational to me and helped me during some difficult times as well.
Please know we are praying for you and your family during these difficult times
Love and prayer
Rick and Lisa Pryor
Elgin

So sorry to hear about your loss....Judy Sherwin

May Tom rest in God's peace! I will keep all of you, his family & friends in my prayers! I knew Tom through working at DePaul University.

Diane,
So sorry to hear about Tom. My prayers are with you and your family.

We at DePaul University are so sad to hear the news about Tom. We are enormously proud of what he accomplished in his too-short lifetime. We are grateful for all the support he gave to the university. I remember hearing his inspirational speech to the College of Communication graduates in June 2011. The students were very moved. He was a model of professional and personal success and commitment. Please know that we are thinking of you all and send prayers to you all. Janet Trzaska, College of Communication, Office of Advancement.

I knew Tom through N4A. My prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace.

To Alli & the entire Kowalski family,
We are so saddened to hear of your father's passing. We send our heartfelt prayers to all of you. Allie we sincerely hope your teammates can lighten your sadness and help you through these days.
? Eileen & Olivia Pesce

Diane,
My heart is so sad to hear of Tom's passing. We were blessed to know him - his belief in and encouragement to DJ will forever be remembered. Our love and prayers are with you and the kids during this awful time. We love you. Cyndi, David, DJ and Kara Smith

Tom was a truly great man and a good friend. I truly enjoyed coaching youth football with him and he really knew his defenses. He was one of the nicest people that I have ever met and he will be sorely missed. Condolences to Diane, Tommy, Drew, & Alli his loving family. God Bless You!

A great friend and mentor to my best friend Jon Harris. Tom, will truly be missed...my prayers are with the family. Antwan J Henry

To the Kowalski family,

I am sending my heartfelt prayers to the family of a wonderful person. Tom was an encourager to other multiple myeloma patients. Thank you for sharing him.

The peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 KJV

Diane & Family,
So sorry to hear Tom lost his battle with cancer. He was taken at a much too young of an age! My brother was 1 of his best friends and Tom has been around the Kenney Family a long time! May all of the happy memories you have of him get you through this difficult time. RIP "Killer"
Christian & JoAnne Wollard