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Thomas Peterson Obituary

Peterson, Thomas W. devoted son of Victoria (late Walter) Sojka and Martin Peterson, dearest father of Thomas W. and Dennis M., loving fiance of Christina Guiliano, fond brother of Tiffany Peterson and Melissa Sojka, dear grandson of Marianne (Edward) Odenbach and Emily (Walter, Sr.) Sojka, uncle of David, Tiffany, Anthony and Anna, also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m. at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd. 5088 S. Archer Ave., corner of Keeler. Wake service 7:30 p.m. 773-767-2166.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 12, 2004.

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Nina Guiliano/ Gutierrez

June 24, 2007

Just thinking of you, wanted to see if anyone has written to you. Still miss you very much, see your smile in the boys all the time. Thomas looks just like you and his eyes glow like yours. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. Your always in my heart and on my mind. I miss everything about you and I have realized, no matter what I think there is no one like you. I so wish life was different, I wish our plan was still together. I know your fine where your at and you most likely have a new group of friends. I wanted to ask you to please look over my mom while she is sick and help her recover as much as she can. Also look over the boys and me while we are here in Germany. Please comfort us when we are scared or confused. Miss ya so much, Love Tom Jr, Den Den and Nina........

Barb Muse

June 28, 2006

Vicki, I just saw this today. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot imagine what you are all going through. There isn't a week that goes by that I don't think of you and how you helped raise my boys. Love to you, Barb, Randy Dennis and Steve Muse

nina guiliano

May 9, 2005

Well, it's been offically ONE YEAR. Wow it still seems as you are here. Still in disbelief that your gone. Missing you everyday and my heart floods my mind continuously with thoughts and memories. The kids are missing you and thinking of you all the time. They miss you so bad. We wish you were here with us, to hold us, guide us, confide with us, and make a lifetime of joy and memories. I hope GOD has thee ultimate plan for and with you, because you were supposed to be with us. I hope you can hear our cries and see our tears that are brought on from us missing you. WE hope our memory of you always keeps you near us, with you is the dream we pursue our life with, knowing we will one day reunite and be a family again. Missing you lots, rest in peace baby...............................

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nina

March 16, 2005

A spirited woman Talks to her Angel,



Looking into the eveing sky I think of you,

Watching the people walking by I think of you.

While I sit alone watching how our children have grown I once again think of you.

What no one knows and no one sees is this pain filling up inside of me.

I dance with you under moonlite skies,

My heart aches, tears filling my eyes.

Your in a peaceful resting place as I think of you and kissing your face.

I sometimes think this is something I need to let go.

Again I think of you and know.

You are my only one true love taken away to the heaven's above.

The kiss of my angel, the touch of his hand, the sweet voice that I can only understand. My Angel Dear how I love you still for in my heart I always will.



Reply From her Angel to this spirited woman



My loving woman that has touched my heart

Lifted me up when my world was falling apart.

Look at me as I am sitting here.

I think you will soon see clear.

This spirit I am is here to protect you true.

But also see that you start "A New".

The love we have will never be gone.

This I know it's time you move on.

Lifting you up from these lonely days.

Lifting your spirit in so many way.

You've been touched with a kindness, a spirit so free.

You have so much to offer so let go of me.

It's time my love my spirited woman and this my love I do understand.

Go on living just start "A New".

And remember my love I'll be waiting for you.



HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY BABY. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LITTLE SIGNS YOU GIVE ME, I HONESTLY FEEL I HAVE A STRONG 3Rd SENSE.

MISS YOU BABY WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE. WHEN IT'S MY TIME YOU BETTER BE THERE......

christina guiliano

March 16, 2005

Although I am no longer with you

Mine eyes no longer see,

I’ll be the strength to guide you

Your faith to still believe.



I’ll rest upon your shoulder

Your angel flying high,

I’ll surround you in my unfolded wings

As comfort when you cry.



I’ll still see you through the bad times

I’ll still share in the good times too,

I’ll show you the hope and courage

That within yourself – you never knew.



Though, I am just in spirit now

I’ll still walk within your soul,

For with your inner beauty

I will always be in whole.



You’ll forever be a part of me

An everlasting love,

And until we meet again

I’ll watch you from above.



Until that day we meet once more

I hope you know it’s true,

You’ll always be a part of me

You’re everything I do.





So, cry not for I am gone

For I am really home,

And I’ll look forward to that day

When we’ll no longer be alone.



Until that day we find ourselves

Once more standing – side by side,

I’ll rest here upon your shoulder

As your love, your strength, your guide.



this is to thomas jr, Dennis, vicky, melissa, tiffany, DaviD, lil tiff, anna, an anthony.

Kelly

March 12, 2005

Tom you were and always will be the bestfriend that anyone could ever ask for. You were always there to look after me when you didn't need to. You were a loving and care husband-to-be to Nina and father to your kids. Everything that you would have been and stood for will continue in your kids and Nina will make sure of that. It took me so long to write because I never wanted to relize that you were really gone because it hurt so much. It is always said that you never know what you had until it is gone and I took for granted that you would always be there but that was not true and I'm sorry. I will never forget the times we all had together.You will always be in my heart. Love Always and Forever Kelly

The Rose

September 2, 2004

Some say love, it is a river that drowns the tender reed. Some say love, it is a razor that leaves the soul to bleed. Some say love, it is a hunger an endless aching need. I say love, it is a flower and you it's only a seed. It's the heart afraid of breaking that never learns to dance, it is the dream afraid of waking that never takes a chance, it's the one who won't be taken, who cannot seem to give and the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live. When the night has been too lonely and the road has been too long and you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong, just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows, lies the seed that with the sun's love in the spring becomes the rose.

CHRISTINA GUILIANO

August 6, 2004

Bubba(Tom), I miss you so much and love you deeply. Nothing can ever take that away, promise. I never got to say the things I really needed to say. I thank you for all the moments we've shared, moments filled with shared feelings, thoughts, dreams, wishes, secrets, laughter, tears and above all friendship. Each precious second will be treasured in my heart forever. Thank you for taking time, time to stop nd take an intrest in me. Time to listen to my problems and help me find the solutions. Most of all time to smile at me to show you cared. Thank you for being you, you were a wonderful father, husband to be, brother, Uncle, son and a very true friend, you were the perfect person. You were there when I needed you to confide in and ask advice from. Through you I became to understand and like my-self for who I am. How can I ever let you know I still care! I promise to be all I can for your children and teach them what you did! They are you in everything they do... I see you in them. Thank you for being such a good provider and you were who you wanted to be up to the last day of your life. You will be truely missed forever. I love you always and forever NINA..

thomas and dennis peterson

August 6, 2004

We love and miss you daddy!

Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the lord my soul to keep if I should die before I wake I pray the lord my soul to take if I should live another day I pray the lord my soul to stay. You'll be forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers...xoxoxoxoxoxox

Lorraine Peterson

May 12, 2004

Tom, My nephew, You will always be in my heart,and never forgoten, I will miss your sweet and

loving face so much. There are some many people who will miss you.

Love Aunt Lorraine Peterson and Family

Rebecca Garcia

May 12, 2004

Tom has touched everyones heart in some way and we keep with us those memories each and every day. His life was too short and for that alone we cry but he will live forever in our hearts. A good husband-to-be, father and friend will never die. Becky, Joe, Jr, Chris, & Anyssa Garcia

The Zarzycki Family

May 12, 2004

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