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Thomas Lyons Obituary

Lyons, Thomas L. Age 69. Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Nath); loving father of Tim (Katie), Brian (Kathryn), Brendan (Katie) and the late Patrick Lyons; cherished Papa of Liam, Owen, Connor, Quinn, Shane, Camryn, Kierstin and Kassidy; devoted son of the late Leo and the late Shirley Lyons; dear brother of Bob (Marilyn), Jim and Mike (Ann) Lyons; devoted son-in-law of Mary (the late Tom) Nath; brother-in-law of Geneva Adams, Pat Braun and Judi Pall; fond uncle and friend of many including his four legged companion, Rory. Tom taught for 35 years at Fenger High School. He also coached baseball at Fenger, Brother Rice, Oak Lawn Community High School, St. Bernadette Grammar School and the Evergreen Park Athletic Association. A 2012 Inductee of the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches and the Chicago Public Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 9343 S. Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park, IL. Family and Friends will gather again on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schmaedeke Funeral Home 708-448-6000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 9, 2015.

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John G Donahue

March 4, 2023

I remember Tom as a good friend as we were growing up on Bishop Street and during our time at St. Ethelreda and Br. Rice. Always a friendly person and one you could always enjoy his company. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends of today.

Jerry Donahue

March 3, 2022

My prayers for Tom's passing and a remembrance of Tom when I am part of the Career Day at Br. Rice later this month.

Jerry Donahue

March 3, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers for Tom and his family on the anniversary of his passing. Time moves so quickly but Tom is one we won't forget. Best wishes and God speed! Jerry Donahue - St. Ethelreda and Br. RIce.

Jerry Donahue

March 3, 2019

Remembering a good friend in our thoughts and prayers today, and a class mate of St. Ethelreda, Claas of '59. Our 60th anniversary.

Reginald Dobie

March 21, 2015

He was a good man and a great man and one hell of a coach I will always remember him and what he did for me at finger high school rest in peace Mr. Lyons

LaTonya Mose

March 15, 2015

Our deepest and sincere condolences to the Lyons family from former students within the Dobie family.

carol steffes

March 12, 2015

My heart gors out to you snd your family. I will keep you in my prayers

Kathy Meder

March 12, 2015

So very sorry to hear about Tom, maureen , heard yesterday afternoon at the south office.

my son looks like your jamie

March 11, 2015

God bless Tom , he was a very wise man . From the little time I got to know him and his wife Maureen , seeing them together all smiles and happy through all there pain , they truly showed me what love really is. He got me focused to go back to college, got me into the stock market, and made me start buying little houses for my kids future Christmas village. Thoughts and prayers to Maureen and the Lyon's family .

March 11, 2015

God Bless Tom & His Family. He was a wonderful Man - Bill Gallaher & Family

rosalind tennent

March 11, 2015

You have my deepest and sincere condolences.

March 10, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 10, 2015

Lyons family, we are very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Steve and Christine Hoffman

John Riordan

March 10, 2015

May he rest in the peace with Jesus.

John Riordan from St. Ethelrda

Brizhai Black

March 10, 2015

Hello Lyons Family,
My name is Ms. Black. My warmest & deepest sympathies go out to you & your family. May the God of all comfort continue to comfort you & your family.

March 10, 2015

Maureen and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tom was one of the most genuine and caring fellows I ever met. I fondly remember many discussions we would have and the crazy solutions we would express to fix it. Rest well Tom and thanks so much for all you gave us!
Dave Collins

John + Nancy Fazy

March 9, 2015

Dear Maureen, Tim, Brian, Brendan, and family.
We are very shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of your family leader Tom. Words cannot describe what a great man he was. I had the pleasure of coaching with Tom and learned a lot about the game of baseball. Tom was the best pitching coach I ever knew. He will be missed but never forgotten. Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of Tom. We wish we could be there for the memorial services and funeral but we are away. May he rest in peace.
God bless Tom and all the family and friends mourning his loss at this difficult time.
John + Nancy Fazy and family.

March 9, 2015

May he RIP.

Mike King from St. Ethelreda

Joseph McHale

March 9, 2015

Dear Maureen and family,
We are saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

The McHale Family

March 9, 2015

Maureen, Tim, Brian and Brendan, my deepest sympathy to your family, you will always be in my prayers. Eileen (Hovorka) Brady

All our prayers - Jerry & Carol

March 9, 2015

To Maureen & the Lyons family,

My sincerest condolences on the passing of Tom. We were great friends on Bishop St., and enjoyed so many good times there and at Br. Rice. I'm sure he and his dad will be up there rooting for those White Sox this year like always, and hoping that Br. Rice will come out on top in the next game with Carmel.

I'm sure all the folks that Tom touched in his life would want to say thanks for being who you are, a really great guy from St. Ethelreda who loved his family, and tried to do the right thing throughout his life.

We'll all miss you, Tom!

Jerry Donahue

March 9, 2015

Dear Lyons Family,our hearts and love go out to you.
Accept our deepest sympathy.
Wish we were there for you.

Rudy and Elaine Fischer

Sandra Slone

March 9, 2015

My Condolences to the Lyons Family. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

March 9, 2015

Dear Lyon Family, Sorry for the lost of your lo one.Jesus said pray for God Kingdom to come'when there no more death. Mrs. N.James:-)

March 9, 2015

My prayers and deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cindy Slykas

Sue Hurley

March 9, 2015

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you, Maureen, and your whole family. Many prayers are with you at this sad time from the St. Ethelreda Class of '59.

Jim Muting

March 9, 2015

My condolences to the Lyons' family. Tom was a wonderful person. I always enjoyed talking baseball with him. He had a wealth of knowledge. He loved the game as much as he loved his family. He will be truly missed.

Ben Davis

March 9, 2015

Bob we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and his family. Love Benny and Bonnie

Nick Jones

March 9, 2015

Mrs. Lyons, Tim, Brian, Brendan, and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Lyons was, and will always be, one of the greats! Mr. Lyons served as an example of how to be prevalent in the community while still always being there for his children.

He touched my life and so many countless others. I feel grateful that I was able to sit with my old coach a few years back as he beamed with pride as he brought me up to speed on his sons and grand kids. Thank you, Mrs. Lyons, for sharing him for so many years as our coach and friend. Great man and great family!

Love,

The Jones Family

Mikki Carping

March 9, 2015

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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