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Thomas O'Brien Obituary

O'Brien, Thomas E. 81; beloved husband of 51 years to Marie nee Sullivan; loving father of Mary (Ed) Winecki, Mike (Annette), Marty (Linda), John (Eileen), Steve (Nicole), Tom (Angela) and Barbara (Shandell) Hunter; devoted grandfather of Tom, Erin, Kevin, Kathleen, Stephen, Sean, Brendan, Bridget, Connor, Myles, Matthew, John Paul, Simon Peter, and awaiting the arrival of three grandchildren; fond brother of Peter and the late Michael, Mary Bray, Stephen, Bridie Rakstis, Kathleen Duffy and Barbara Rediger; dear uncle and friend to many; retired plumber of the Chicago Park District. Member of Local #130. Funeral Saturday 11:45 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd (1/2 Block East of Austin) to St. Constance Church. Mass 12:30 PM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 PM. Native of Clynagh, Carraroe, Co. Galway, Ireland. In lieu of flowers, masses preferred. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2010.

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October 7, 2010

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

Kathleen Lally

October 2, 2010

Dear Marie and Family
I was so very sad to hear about Tom.
I will always remember him with a big smile on his face and a twinkle in the eye, and a good word about everyone.

He has faced the journey we will all face one day and is now in a better place, free of pain and suffering. May he rest in peace and may God hold him in the palm of his hand.

Marie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family at this sad time.

God bless

Kathleen

October 1, 2010

Dear Marie and Family,
Our hearts go out to all of you in your time of sorrow. Stay strong and cherish your memories.
Jeanette, Ron, Nicholas, and Angela Vogel

Doris Pierce

October 1, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

October 1, 2010

My heartfelt sympathy, on the passing of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. ' Doris Pierce(Burnham, Il)

Al & Lil Masse

September 30, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

veronica payne

September 30, 2010

Marty,
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you during this great loss.

Diane Casey

September 30, 2010

My Dear Marty and Family: Please accept our most heartfelt condolences upon the tragic loss of your beloved father. I am so very sorry I am unable to attend any services in his honor because I live so far away. May his memory be eternal. Diane Casey-Sofiakis

Lettie Natividaad

September 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Eternal rest grant unto Thomas, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him.

September 30, 2010

Dear Marty and Family: My heartfelt sympathy; may it bring you some peace and comfort to know that prayer and caring thoughts are with you every day. Mary West

Carlos Cardona

September 30, 2010

Marty,
"My Condolences to you and your family on your tragic loss"
Carlos Cardona

Cindy McGuire

September 30, 2010

Marty, So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Cindy McGuire

Mary Wilson

September 30, 2010

Marty & Family: I am very sorry for your great loss. You are in my prayers.

September 30, 2010

Dear Barb and Family, We are very sorry for the tremendous loss to your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Dore-Kristensen Family

Angela Taylor

September 30, 2010

You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers in your time of bereavement.

September 30, 2010

Dear Marty and Family, As memories are the legacy of love, may happy memories carry you through this most sorrowful time. You are in my heart and prayers.
Jackie Torres

Dziadkowiec Family

September 30, 2010

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

September 30, 2010

Dear Marie and Family,
Our most heartfelt sympathy during this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mary & Paul Masse

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