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Thomas Looney Obituary

Looney, Thomas C.

Thomas C. Looney--Beloved husband of Bridget Ellen "Breege" (nee McGuire); loving father of Thomas, Patrick (Deirdre), Siobhan (Timothy) Carroll, and Deirdre (Richard) Reardon; proud and cherished grandfather of Liam, Ciaran, Norah, Ryan, Shane, Ronan, Saoirse, and Mairead. Preceded in death by six siblings, uncle of many. Native of Ballycashen, Co. Clare, Ireland. U.S. Army Veteran. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago. Funeral Friday, family and friends to meet at St. Viator Church for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment private. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 13, 2022.

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ANTHONY MURILLO

July 24, 2022

My sincere condolences to all of your family. I wish I had known about this sooner. Tom and I go back to the early 70's when we worked together doing service calls, then I worked for him at Cablecom. He will be in my prayers.

Kimberley Celis

July 22, 2022

We send our deepest condolences to Bridget and family. Tom was a great man and I loved working for him. I just spoke to him and was suppose to stop by and visit with him, it breaks my heart to hear of his passing. May God bless you all with peace through this difficult time.

Cathy Forde

July 15, 2022

Our condolences on the Passing of Tom. My husband is the nephew of Josephine and Michael Forde. They were grand friends. We sat with Tom and Dierdra at Josephine's funeral luncheon. I remember Bridget and Tom both. Our condolences and prayers. May Tom and all the Faithfully departed rest in peace.

Garry Carroll

July 14, 2022

Condolences to Breege and family. Fond memories of Sunday night sessions in the Abbey singing Raglan Road, one of Tom's favorite songs.

Anne M Wakim

July 14, 2022

Dear Bridget and family, deepest condolences from Paul and me. Tom was a wonderful man. I remember him walking me home late one night after I had babysat for the kids. I think he must have enjoyed the evening out with you Bridget.
Maybe he tipped a few glasses and was feeling good. He said to me "Ah, to be sure, it's a gay life!" I have never forgotten that. He was right - not always easy, not always happy, but a full life lived with love and gratitude. Rest in peace, Mr. Looney. My life is richer for knowing you.

Jim Mallon.

July 13, 2022

Very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was always a good friend. Condolences to his family.

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gerry reilly monaghan ireland

July 13, 2022

i am sorry to hear about toms death, worked with cablecom in 1986,also worked in irish american heritage centre with my uncle mike smyth who was friendly with tom. mike passed on in 2016.my simpathy to all the family especially young tom who i also worked with in cablecom

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14

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cooney Funeral Home - Chicago

3918 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618

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15

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Viator Church

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