Thomas Pelton Obituary

Father Tom, we miss you. Please pray for us until we meet again in the kingdom of heaven.

Tom ,
You continue t o be an angel , Rip great friend and colleague

I knew Father Tom in the early 1980's at the Catholic Alumni Club. He was a very wise and warm man who gave great advice and treated everyone with the utmost respect and compassion. He will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace. We will all see him again some day in heaven. I will never forget the great advice he gave me. It was a pleasure to have known him.

Fr. Pelton helped me so much after losing my own father. I was getting married 4 months after my father had passed. Fr. Tom helped make it possible for me geeting married and going on with my life. Fr Tom did marry my wife & myself over 20 years ago,We shedded tears of Fr Thomas Pelton's passing ! God Bless This wonderful men !

One of the nicest people I ever met in my life...always there for me with ideas, support and love. He represented the St. Jerome's and Rogers Park area like no other. God Bless you Father Tom.

I had the privilege of knowing and working with Fr. Tom in the early 1980's while a member of the Catholic Alumni Club. Those of us on the Christian Life Committee got to see and appreciate a man of tremendous intellectual skills as well a compassionate heart that warmed every interaction. Tom, Peace be with you.

We give God thanks for your life and the opportunity of those beautiful experiences shared. You will not be forgotten. Seldom have so few, done so much, for so many, for so long. RIP our dear friend. Presence Saints Mary & Elizabeth Medical Center

I knew Father Tom Pelton when he oversaw the Teen Club at St. Jerome's in Chicago in the early '70s.
I was a Lutheran, but participated with my friends. He would seem to enjoy conversations with us, and was always gracious and quick to answer any question I had about liturgy or symbolism that was different than I was used to.
I thought of him often over these past 40+ years, even as recently as this week.
The world will miss him, but I believe Our Father greeted him with "Well done, Good and Faithful Servant". Our condolences to his family and parishioners.

I met Fr Tom lady summer when we were in a class together at CTU, along with his good friend Jim Flynn . Tom was do bright , funny and kind. What a loss to is all! --Kate Kinser

Great example to many!
RIP Father Tom.

Father TOM.....I am so deeply saddened by your loss, yet I rejoice in your new life with the Lord who inspired you. Father Tom...I remember me teen youth and the way in which you helped guide m...the fun times in driving your Buick down the outer drive, all the while we talked about life and the times as we knew them...your presence at my wedding years later, side by side my brother Michael....and finally you never forgetting me as we grew older....I will miss you Father Tom....a true servant of the Lord....Steve DUFFY

First met Tom when he was at Holy Mount in Cicero. He counseled me as a peer in ministry and officiated at my wedding to Mary.He was a truly pastoral priest and a great man. Have his family and friends in the prayers of our faith community. God bless you all always, all ways,

First met Tom when he was at Holy Mount in Cicero. He counseled me as a peer in ministry and officiated at my wedding to Mary. He was a true pastor as a priest and a great man. Have his family in friends in the prayers of our faith community. God bless you alwqays, all ways.

You will be missed by all who knew you.

Fr. Tom and I worked for many years at St. Elizabeth's hospital. Whenever we chatted the conversation always turned to when the last time we golfed and when the next time we would try to improve our golf swing.
I was very saddened to learn of Fr. Tom's passing. But knowing Tom --he is probably golfing now with St. Peter, God Bless

My condolences to the entire family. I always enjoyed his company and profound humor. He was a very good man and a good priest. When I worked with him during his time as St. Jerome Teen Club moderator, he always made a positive impression with the kids and adult volunteers. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Genevieve Colleran

Will miss u Tom I know u are in a good place thankyou for all of your prayers and support for My family rip will miss u

I will always be grateful for the kindness Father Tom showed our family. I will treasure the funny moments we shared with him. Father Tom Pelton will always be one of my fondest memories of St. Jerome's. Go in Peace!

Tom is one of the best.....not to be forgotten. Peg Boivin

He always cheerfully supported all the efforts, projects, and events of the ACP during the 19 years I was administrative assistant, a very special priest. May he rest in peace now in the arms of Jesus. - Mary Trifone

A great man. Who I recently met. I wish I knew him more!! RIP

A great priest, mentor and role model. And, as others have mentioned, a great friend to many families of St. Jerome Parish. Our sympathy to his family.

I am one of his many Irish cousins. He communicated with me regularly by email. It is lovely to read all the tributes paid to Fr Tom RIP by so many people. We will pray for him now and in the future. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.Cousin Anne Marie

We're grateful for Fr. Pelton's companionship on the journey for justice for immigrants. GRACIAS P. Tom!! You are a great witness of God's love to the poor.PEACE!!

Tom was a good priest and warm colleague all thru seminary and life. He loved culture and people of all stripes, especially the down and out. My sympathies to his sister and all family members. May he rest in peace!
Rev Edward McKenna chicago archdiocese ordained 1965 www.mckennaensemble.org

Fr. Tom was always a source of great comfort to our family during rough times, and a source of great humor in the good times shared together. He will be ever remembered in our prayers.
Tim Colleran and family

Fr. Pelton had a wonderful connection to our family. We remember him fondly and share your loss. He officiated at our wedding (1980) at St. Jerome's as well as countless other events & parties. Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family at this time. He will be missed!!
Jack & Mary Louise (Colleran) Baldwin

I am profoundly sorry for you loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Fr. Tom is in my prayers daily. Heaven has now gained an angel like no other.
Peg O'Farrell

Fond remembrances of Fr. Pelton at his first assignment, St. Jerome in Rogers Park. God bless him!

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.