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Thomas O'Callaghan Obituary


O'Callaghan, Thomas J. age 63, passed away suddenly on January 23, 2008. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Graham), dear father of Christine Dolan, Mary K. O'Callaghan, CPD and John (Amy) O'Callaghan, loving grandpa of Meggie Dolan, Jack, Katie and Allie O'Callaghan, loving brother of Maureen Stanley and the late Kathleen (the late Sean) Cooney, dear nephew of Sr. Elizabeth M. Doyle, O.P. and Julia (the late Joseph) Doyle, fond brother-in-law of Bill (Colleen) Graham and Al Graham, fond uncle and great-uncle to many. Tom was born on May 8, 1944, in New York and grew up in the Bronx. He was the son of the late John J. O'Callaghan and the late Gertrude (nee Doyle) O'Callaghan. After graduating from Loyola University of Chicago and serving in the Navy, U.S.S. Biddle, DLG 34, he made Chicago his home. Tom retired from the Chicago Police Department, 18th District, in 2000. Tom had requested that there be no services. In his memory, Tom requested you do a kind deed for someone. Arrangements by: Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center, 6467-77 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago. Info: 773-774-3333

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 25 to Jan. 27, 2008.

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ray cowell 018 ret

February 1, 2008

O'Callaghan Family, My deepest regrets to you all. Tom is a great guy, always with a smile and kind word. You all are in my prayers.

Sue Wiggins Rose

January 29, 2008

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Chuck and Pamela Benda

January 29, 2008

Mary: I never had the opportunity of knowing your father, but after speaking with Lizabeth and reading through the condolences, it's obvious he was a wonderful guy. I'm not surprised, whatever he had obviously rubbed off on his daughter.

The legacy we leave on this earth is how our family and friends remember us. Think of your father often and hold his memory dear.

Mary, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Chuck and Pamela Benda

Lizabeth (Benda) Riggs

January 28, 2008

Dear O'C Family,
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'll always remember your dad going out of his way to say "Hi" to me when we'd pass one another on Glenwood Ave. (even if he was across the street). He will be missed by many.

Bob Elliott (018 Ret.)

January 28, 2008

My condolence to Toms family, may he rest in peace.

Colleen (Sullivan) Jimenez

January 27, 2008

Dear Mom O'C, Mary, Christine, and John: I hold you and your Dad so close to my heart. I sometimes feel like you're all still right down the alley from me. I am there with you in spirit. I send you all my love and prayers during this very sad time.

Love,
Colleen

Mary Wlodarczyk

January 27, 2008

Dear Mary,
I was so sad to hear of Tom's death. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Pleass call me it there is anything I can do.
Mary Wlodarczyk

January 27, 2008

Dear Mary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, let us know if there's anything you need.
Tim Eades & Linda

Thomas Van Hove

January 26, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Toms passing.We were wagon partners in the 18th district,good ole 1872.He was one of the nicest,caring and just a loveable guy.You'll be missed Tommy.My condolences to his family.

Greg & Marla Margelewski

January 26, 2008

Dear O'Callaghan Family,

My husband and I were lucky to have worked in the 018th District with your husband. What a kind and gentle soul he was. May your family take comfort in knowing that he touched many lives. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

Gregory Margelewski 018 District & Marla Mendoza (Margelewski)Unit 377

Lucy and Billy Weber

January 26, 2008

Dear Mary K and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thomas Van Hove

January 26, 2008

Tom and I were partners on the Paddy-wagon in the 018th dist.He was one of the nicest guys I ever worked with or metI'm so sorry to hear of his passing.May he Rest in Peace.A truly nice man.

Commander Steve Georgas, CPD - 018th District

January 26, 2008

On behalf of the men and women assigned to the Chicago Police Department's 018th District please accept our heartfelt condolences. Tom was a good man and a good friend to many. He will be missed.

larry ashe

January 25, 2008

Tom was a good fellow, I enjoyed a few beers with when I worked in 018, and always remember him walking down chicago ave..

Jean Coleman

January 25, 2008

Dear Mary: January 23, 2008

I was so sorry to learn about Tom. I know how much you will miss him.

Jean Coleman
Chandler, Arizona

Inga Valleau

January 25, 2008

Dear Mama O'C, Mary, Christine & John~ You're in my thoughts and prayers. Your Dad will be very missed by so many people. I love you all very much.

Love, Inga

Dianne Donahue

January 25, 2008

Christine, on behalf of the Service Advisors at ERIC we extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. As our seasons in life bring sunshine it also brings a little rain. But friends are like umbrellas we helped to shelter you.
Please call on us if we can assist you in anyway in this your hour of sorrow.

Evelyn Grant

January 25, 2008

Dear Mary K,
We are so sorry for your loss. You, your mom and the rest of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Ev & Norm

Joe Schmit

January 25, 2008

To the O'Callaghan family,

I worked in the 18th district with Tom and I will always remember him as a kind and nice man who greeted everyone with a warm smile. He will be missed.

Tom Wlodarczyk

January 25, 2008

I am terribly sorry for your loss. I hope that you can take some comfort in the knowing that he is at peace.

sinecerely, Tom Wlodarczyk

Bill & Colleen Graham

January 25, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.we all love you and your wonderful family.our children Bill, Colleen, & Frank will miss their favorite Uncle.

Rick & Deb Holmes

January 25, 2008

Dear Mary,

We wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

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