Thomas O'Grady Obituary

Dear O'Grady family, I'm so sorry for your loss, my mom just told me of your fathers passing. I'm sure he is in heaven and is looking down on all of us. God Bless you and take care. Your old South side pal, Lou

Peg, Vince, Tucker, Pat and Johnny. I heard those names so much that I feel close to each of you despite the fact we have never met. Through the 1970's and into the 1980's, your dad spent lunchtime of every workday (with very few exceptions) in my shipping office at IBG International, one of his regular daily stops when he was driving for IML. He would use my phone to make his regular midday check-in with your mom. Tom and I were very close in those days and I am so sorry that due to illness I cannot come to say goodbye to him.



I spoke with John on Tuesday, when he was kind enough to call me, and told him that I would be there. Regrettably, I will not be able to make it. I would dearly love to have finally met each of you. All Tom ever talked about was his family and I about mine. Through the good times and bad, he and I each provided the other with a friendly, sympathetic and supportive ear.



Since Tom retired, our only contact has been through our exchange of Christmas cards and notes that would lead to a once a year phone conversation. We had tried to get together for a breakfast or lunch, but it never happened. Now I can only regret that we didn't try harder. My wife, Pat, heard so much about Tom over the years that she was anxious to meet him. I have been concerned since I hadn't heard from him this past Christmas. I feared the worst, but selfishly avoided trying to contact anyone in his family because I didn't want my fears confirmed.



Tom was a kind and generous man, one of the best I have ever known, and a dear friend. I will never forget him.

I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Tom's passing. My fondest memories are of seeing him at an O'Grady 4th of July picnic, especially in the years after we moved to New Jersey and saw everyone during a summer trip back to Chicago. He was always thrilled to see us and seemed larger than life. All our love, Paul G, Kiki, Paul R, Amanda and Emily Tobin

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family - Uncle Tom was a wonderful man and will be missed.

Vince, Dorothy and The Rest of the O'Grady Family:

Your Dad brouhgt much joy to our family. Your family has been like our own and we hurt with all of you.

I always will remember the times we would all sit around the table and play that dime card game how much fun we all had and the many laughs.

Your Dad will never be forgotten and now he's with your Mom and jumping for joy to be with her.



All our Love Carol, Rose and Katie

To: The O'Grady Family

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you for your loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Bless You,

Mitch, Rosalie, Michelle and Troy Baird

My sympathies and condolences go out to the entire family.I have fond memories of many late nights spent in the south side Irish kitchen with Tom and Aggy.At least they are together again.Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear John and Leo, I am deeply saddened by your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Betsy

I remember so often your dad coming to the office in winnetka to visit.He always joked that he was just in the neighborhood and thought he'd pop in.I knew he was just so proud of his 2 sons john and leo and their beautiful office that he just couldn't help himself!He was so very proud of you both.my prayers are with you now.love susie.