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Thomas O'Malley Obituary

O'Malley, Thomas 81, native of Westport County Mayo Ireland, beloved husband of the late Donna (nee Beckow), loving brother of Eileen, Patrick (Beatrice), Michael (Bridie), Rev. John and the late Eamon (Barbara) and Rev. Desmond O'Malley, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Chapel prayer 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 14205 S. Union Ave. (1 blk. North of 143rd St. & Southwest Hwy) Orland Park to St. Alphonsus Church, 210 E. Logan, Lemont. Mass of the Resurrection 10:30 a.m. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-448-6000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 25 to Jan. 27, 2010.

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Caye Caswick

January 19, 2021

I cannot believe you've been gone 10 years already -- I still miss you every day.

Maureen McHale-Boyd

March 21, 2010

To the O'Malleys, my prayers and love to you all. I think of you all so often.

Liamy Mac Nally

February 4, 2010

Hey Cove, home at last! May you be at peace my friend. We'll miss you at Covie Week in Westport. May you stay forever young.

Beannachtaí ó Liamy Mac Nally and Máirt Curry, Westport

Mike Kirby

February 1, 2010

Kelly. Thanks for the news on Tom. He certainly was a wonderful person in your life and will surely be missed by you and our family. He will always be in our prayers - however, I think he will probably make it on his own merits.

Love you as always Aunt Bette and Uncle Mike.

Tom Morgan

January 30, 2010

Letter from my daughter Kelly (Living in Brazil) to my wife, her step-mom, Kelly McDevitt-Morgan

Dear Kelly,
I wanted to write and let you know how sorry I am for your loss.
Tom was such a special person that no words are adequate. I am sending all of my thoughts and love to everyone at home. Your relationship with Tom has always been such an inspiration to me. Your friendship is proof that strangers are just friends waiting to happen. Tom was better than a friend, though, he was family. He brought joy and laughter to everyone he met, and he became a father to you and a grandpa to Getty and Scott. I really wish that I could be home right now. Please hug Scott for me. I love you so much and am thinking about you often.

Love,
Kelly Jean Morgan

I think the above says what many of us feel. He was like a father in-law to me. I miss his smile, borrowed one-liners, watching sports & Deal Or No Deal, eating out, and many of the simple pleasures in life.

I pray they have Guinness in heaven.

Your friend and more,

Tom Morgan

January 29, 2010

Tommy,
It's been a couple of years since we seen each other, you were a great man.

Please know that the love you gave Kelly,Getty and Scott will never be forgotten. They lost a special person.

Getty & Scott please know that Tommy LOVED both of you so much.

Rest in peace Tommy and have a Pint for me.

Tim A.

Getty Setzke

January 26, 2010

Tommy,
There aren't words to describe all that you have done for me in the 21 years you've been in my life.

You are at peace now with Donna and the angels in Heaven and I will just have to be patient and see you again later.

I love you so very much and I will never forget you. Thank you so much for everything.

You have always been my Guardian Angel.

Love, Getty

Sally Kirby

January 25, 2010

A truly kind soul; a gentleman with a loyal heart. You will indeed be missed. Rest in Peace.

Chris Kovalcik

January 25, 2010

Tom, God is Awesome for sharing you with us. You stepped in and made a difference in many lives. You gave your love and support and were always a riot to be around. The Lord has prepared a wonderful place for you in HIS home now, with Donna waiting. Surely you will be missed... but in time, we shall meet again! Thank you.

January 25, 2010

Dear O'Malley family we are praying for all of you in your hour of loss
Paula and Gary

Eileen Palmer

January 25, 2010

A gentleman and loyal friend! Tom, you will be missed.
May you rest in peace.

Karen Nelson

January 25, 2010

Dearest O'Malley Family:

I was related to Tom (by my Aunt Donna) what a wonderful person he was. We will remember all the wonderful times he spent with the Beckow family. All the fond memories of him teasing all of our children and his way of making each person smile. Our deepest sympathy goes to the entire family. He will be missed by everyone.

Caye Caswick

January 25, 2010

Dearest O'Malley Family:

I'll always remember Tom with a big smile and a twinkle in his eye, he was a gem. May his memory be eternal and may his soul rest with the souls of the blessed.

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