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Thomas J. Loftus

Thomas Loftus Obituary

Loftus, Thomas J. age 63, of Elmwood Park, Owner of Eileens Tavern, beloved husband of Mary E. (nee Tano), loving father of Thomas C. (Elizabeth) and Joan T., devoted grandfather of Daniel and Matthew, dear brother of Joan Tarnowski. Tom passed away peacefully at home with his family Sunday, 2 to 29th. A private cremation has been held. Donations in Toms memory may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, P.O. Box 7002, Hines, IL, 60141 or Starlight Foundation, 30 E. Adams, Chicago, IL, 60603. Arrangements by: Lewis Funeral Home, Elmwood Park. Info: 706-453-1234 or 773-625-5055

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 2, 2004.

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Bob (the mover) Kuhn

March 14, 2004

Mary- I'm so sorry to hear about Tom. I'm glad I was able to see him when I was in town last year. I'll try and stop by to offer my condolences in person this summer.

BETH SMITH/ORR

March 3, 2004

TOM AND BETH,

I AM SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

The Staff of Lewis Funeral Home

March 3, 2004

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