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Thomas Potthoff Obituary

Potthoff, Thomas A. Age 72 of Chicago; Veteran U.S. Navy; loving father of Tammy Allen, Paul (the late Katherine), Beverly Wiatrak and Thomas C.; cherished grandfather of John Jr., Anthony, Angeline, Nicholas, Christopher and Thomas Jr.; beloved former husband and best friend of Marie "Cindy" Potthoff; devoted son of the late Robert C. Potthoff Sr. and the late Elizabeth M. (nee Underhill) Potthoff-Bell; dear brother of Jean Winstead, Kathleen Fisher, Jim (Renita), the late Bob, the late Bill and the late Hugh; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Tom was an active member in the Bridgeport Community, his home parish of St. Barbara Church and the Adriatic Club. Funeral Saturday, August 27th 9:15 a.m. from the Dalcamo Funeral Home, 470 W. 26th Street to St. Barbara Church for Mass 10:00 a.m. Cremation Oak Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Barbara Church are appreciated. Visitation Friday, August 26th, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral info: 312-842-8681 or www.dalcamofuneralhome.com to sign guestbook.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 24, 2016.

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Thomas

December 16, 2022

Dear Dad,
I love and miss you. I need your presence and advice. Please visiting me in a dream so we can talk.I am soo lonely without you. I need some of your strength to get through these holiday.

Terry/Audrey Hyland

August 27, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the Potthoff Family. Friends for almost 60 years. 78TH & Halsted St. Forever. God bless you Tom. Terry/Audrey Hyland

Tammy Allen

August 24, 2016

I love you Endlessly Dad xoxxo

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470 West 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616

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