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Thomas Pfeiffer Obituary

Thomas P. Pfeiffer, 67, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2020 with his family by his side. Best friend and devoted husband of Judith (nee Mannix) for nearly 44 years; loving father of Jeannette and Joanne. Beloved brother of Patricia (the late Thomas) Culloton, John (Sharon), Mary Ann (Rich) Driscoll, Kathy (the late Robert) Holeman and the late James (Eileen). Favorite brother-in-law of Mary Mannix, the late John (Patricia) Mannix and the late Patricia Meinke. Dearest uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. 4th Degree Sir Knight, Holy Family Assembly and Past Grand Knight, Father Perez Council #1444 Knights of Columbus. Retired member I.U.O.E. Local 143 Chicago Public Schools Stationary Engineer. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. at Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL (Capacity limits, face masks and social distancing required. Everyone is welcome for visitation but we ask that you keep your visit short so that all who wish to pay their respects may do so). Funeral Friday 10:15 a.m. from Donnellan Funeral Home to St. Christina Church for 11:30 a.m. mass (Capacity limits apply). Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory may be made to Knights of Columbus Intellectual Disabilities (Tootsie Roll) Drive, c/o Fr. Perez K of C ID Drive, P.O. Box 558195, Chicago, IL 60655. Info (773) 238-0075. Sign the guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 13, 2020.

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Diane Reynolds

October 13, 2020

Judy, condolences to you and the girls. Your are in our prayers. Tom was an important of the Durkin Family.
Diane and Kevin Reynolds

daniel g flynn

October 13, 2020

tom worked for me years ago and he was one of the best engineers with the chicago public schools. i knew many of his relatives and friends that were local 143 members. best wishes to his family and friends. dan flynn

October 13, 2020

I am sorry for the loss of your loved one, Thomas. May the God of peace and comfort be with the family doing this most difficult time.

William Stine

October 13, 2020

Our condolences to the Pfeiffer family. We remember the light and joy he brought all of us. We always looked up to him. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten. With great love, The Stine Family.

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