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Thomas Lyons Obituary

Lyons, Thomas "Tom" native of Louisburgh Co. Mayo, Ireland. Beloved husband of 49 years to Kathleen (nee Staunton), loving father of Mary, Richard (Patty) Lyons, Anne (John) O'Donoghue, Sheila (Greg) Dix, and Bernadette (Henry) Barsch, proud "Papa" of Patty Anne and Tommy Lyons, Michala and Fiona O'Donoghue, AJ and Dennis Dix, and Henry and Brian Barsch, devoted son of the late Richard and Mary Lyons, dear brother of Michael (Mary) Lyons, Mary Therese "Tess" (the late Jack) Mahoney of Chicago, and John (Brenda) Lyons of Ireland and the late Annie (the late Thomas Gibbons), Bridget, Redmond, Richard (the late Rita), Patrick (Bridget) and Mary Lyons, fond brother-in-law of James (Margaret) Staunton of Ireland, kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th St., Burbank, to Our Lady of Loretto Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Member of Ancient Order of Hibernians, Brinks Social Club and St. Jude League. www.sheehyfh.com, 708-857-7878, 773-582-4400.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2008.

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Mark Durkin

April 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lyons Family. Mr. and Mrs. Lyons were a huge part of my childhood through early adulthood. Later, my wife and daughters got to know them as well, and enjoyed all of you as I did. I am sure God will hold Mr. Lyons in the palm of His hand.

Ralph Joch

April 20, 2008

I knew and worked with Tom for many years. He was the greatest.The Lyons family has my deepest sympathy.
Dispatcher from Brinks.

Mary Lyons

April 18, 2008

Thinking about you at this very sorrowful time. My prayers are with you.

Maggie & Andy Sredojevic

April 17, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are very sorry for you loss.

Eileen McManus

April 17, 2008

We love you Aunt Kathleen & Cousins and you are as always in our thoughts & prayers. Our hearts are broken but our wonderful memories bring us comfort in our grief. I know that Uncle Tom is in the best of company and looking down on us with his eyes a twinklin' as they do whenever he smiles.

God Bless & Much Love,
Eileen

Nicole Faber (Swedberg)

April 17, 2008

Mr. Lyons you were a great part of my childhood, and I loved being at your home. I always felt welcome and always enjoyed the stories you'd tell. You will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

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