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Thomas O'Connell Obituary
O'Connell, Thomas E. beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Robinson), dear father of Thomas (Maureen), Julia (Donald) Nowak, Daniel, Jean (Andy) Costin, Timothy (Noelle), Rhonda Verback and Ronald Verback, loving grandfather of Ryan, Reid, Kellie, Michelle, Mary Eleanor, Briana and Maggie, fond son of the late John and Agnes O'Connell, loving brother of Betty (the late Joseph) Valek, William (Mildred) and the late Jack (Mary), devoted foster parent to many children. Member of Local #134 I.B.E.W. Retired from University of Illinois at Chicago, Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 11:15 prayers from Kenny Brothers Funeral Home, 3600 W. 95th St., for a Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Church at 12 p.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Please omit flowers. For info., call 708-424-4500 or 773-239-3600.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Peggy Alexa
November 26, 2004
Mr. O'Connell will be always be remembered with that wonderful smile of his. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with all of you.
The Alexa Family
Ruben Almendarez
November 26, 2004
My deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to the O'Connell Family.
God Bless.
John Rice
November 26, 2004
University of Illinois Pipefitter
Joan Sarich
November 25, 2004
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family in this time of grief. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
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