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Thomas Prendergast Obituary

Prendergast, Thomas P. Prendergast, Thomas P., Age 89, WWII Coast Guard Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Rita Mae nee Roche and Mary Catherine nee Henneberry. Devoted father of Teri (Ted) Miller, Michael (Maggie) Henneberry, Brian (the late Marge) Henneberry, Kathleen (Robert) Kustusch, Kevin (the late Elsa) Hennebery, Colleen (Bill) Reed and Patrick (the late Annette) Henneberry. Dear grandfather of 23 and great grandfather of 5. Fond brother of John (the late Celine), Richard (the late Dorothy) and the late Mary, Helen and Jim (the late Mary) Prendergast. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 pm. Funeral 10:00 am Wednesday from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park to St. Linus Church, Mass 11:00 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Saint Vincent DePaul Society of Saint Linus Parish, 10400 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 12, 2011.

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Linda Hinkens-Bulduk

September 12, 2011

When I think of Tom, I can't help but smile. All that knew him were truly blessed to have such a wonderful man in their life.

Tom and Nancy Henneberry

September 12, 2011

Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers and that we would be with you if at all possible...
Aunt Nancy and Uncle Tom

Dorothy Egeland

September 12, 2011

What a gentleman your Dad was! I can't think of a gentler, more considerate, thoughtful man. I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. (Dorothy, formerly with Dr. Tower's office)

Judy & Larry Hoffman

September 12, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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