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Thomas O'Callaghan Obituary

O'Callaghan, Thomas E. 80, retired CPD; beloved husband of Dorothy Ann; loving father of Gail Alicea, Judy (the late Steven) Armatys, Daryl (Judith) Howell, Thomas Jr., and the late Steven; cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many; dear brother of Margaret "Peggy" (Norman) Pozniak, Patrick (Karen), and the late Jack and Kathleen "Kitty" Brown; fond uncle of many. Visitation Thursday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. until time of service 10:30 a.m. at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd.( 1/2 Block East of Austin). Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 9, 2016.

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November 14, 2016

To my grandpa...the best teacher and provider I ever met grandpa you always believed in me when I was in little league all the way up till I became a man
You were always there for me with advice and told it how it was...I will always remember watching baseball games and jeopardy with you as you always got all the answers correct...I love you grandpa
Love your grandson
BRIAN HOWELL

Aki Kokalias

November 10, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Ocallaghans. He was a great father and a great man. We grew up running in and out of his home as kids. I always stopped and talked to him when I was visiting my parents house on School St. May God grant your family peace and may his memory be forever eternal.

Aki

Michael Tannehill

November 10, 2016

St. Michael will welcome Tommy in heaven, he was a great human being, policemans policeman, always helped the green horn rookies in the old fort forgotten Austin 015 dist, my prayers are with him always.

leo wright

November 10, 2016

My deepest condolence to the Ocallaghan from a from the west side of chicago

SAM WRIGHT

November 9, 2016

MY deepest condolences to the ocallaghan
family. I WAS A FRIEND OF TOM AND ALL OF
OCALLAGHANS MANY YEARS AGO.

Brian DuFour

November 9, 2016

My sincerest and deepest condolences go out to Tom's family. I go way back with Tom to 1967 when he broke me in on the job. He was a great police officer and a great teacher. His skills and training stayed with me for 34 years on the job. I know he will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.

Sincerely,

Brian E. DuFour, USN (Ret.)
Chicago Police Department - Retired

Steve Regnier

November 9, 2016

Always a gentleman. Tommy was a great policeman and had the patience of a Saint, RIP brother.

November 9, 2016

My condolences to Tom's entire family
Worked with Tom in the old 015 and remember him as one of the older guys who alway helped and defended the rookies coming into the district
Although he never was a field training officer he mentored many rookies who went on to become bosses in the CPD

May you be three days in heaven before the Devil knows you're gone

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

November 9, 2016

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Tom will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 13 NOV, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Bernie Brennan

November 9, 2016

When I started on the job Tom was one of the guys who taught me how to be a Policeman. A good man who will be missed.

November 9, 2016

I am deeply sorry for your family's loss. May your hearts find comfort in God's beautiful promises for the future. John 6:40

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