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Thomas O'Shea Obituary

O'Shea, Thomas M. age 69, native of Ballyluskey, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Beloved husband of Nora (nee Burke), loving father of Eileen, Joan (Vern) Young, Johnny (Heidi), Thomas (Eileen), Mary (Tom) Vana and Michael (Stacey), proud grandfather of 13, dear brother of Nellie, Mike (Kathleen), Nora (the late Sean) Fitzgerald, Kathleen (Pat) Galvin and the late John (Marjorie), Mary (the late Eugene) Duff and Dan, loving uncle and friend of many. Retired employee of Peoples Gas, 31 year friend of Bill W. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until time of funeral 9:30 a.m., at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 S. York Road (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CNS Hospice, Carol Stream. For funeral information please call: 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29, 2003.

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Louise Watkins

September 9, 2003

Joan, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I'll always be here for you.



Louise Watkins

Valerie Aimi(Matelski

August 28, 2003

We wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss.



Our Love and Prayers are with you,

Love



Carol,Bonnie,Valerie,Maryanne,S cott,Ruth,Peggy and Eric Matelski

Tom & Nora Walsh

August 28, 2003

I've worked with Tom at Peoples Gas for many years and have many fond and funny memories. My deepest condolences to his family. He will be missed.

Ray Vegter

August 28, 2003

Bill W. and Dr. Bob are smiling today. They have welcomed Tom into their home. God bless.

Sam Tinaglia

August 28, 2003

My deepest sympathies to the O'Shea Family. Tom left a great legacy with the children he brought up.

With condolences,

The Tinaglias

Rebecca Koscielniak

August 28, 2003

Thinking of you and your family.

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